Top 11 Lead operator Jobs in West Milwaukee Wi

Lead Operator - Fermentation - Nights
Novonesis —West Allis, WI
- $28 - $32 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Lead Heavy Equipment Operator - Benefits Day I
WM —Franklin, WI
- From $34 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Machine Setup Lead
Mechanical Industries —Milwaukee, WI
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
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Lead Industrial Painter
Sterling St James LLC —Richfield, WI
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- 1 year
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Manufacturing Lead
SAELENS LLC —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
Machine Operator (2nd Shift) Group Lead
Lucas-Milhaupt Inc —Cudahy, WI
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Team Lead - LSR Molder
Cirtec Medical Corp. —Sturtevant, WI
- $23.65 - $31.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Team Leader (Pipe Bending)
R & B Wagner Inc —Milwaukee, WI
- High school
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
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Lead Soil Driller / Senior Geotechnical Driller
GESTRA Engineering —Milwaukee, WI
- Evenings as needed
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Heavy equipment operation
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Process Technician Lead
AptarGroup, Inc. —Mukwonago, WI
- Schematics
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Foundry Lead - 2nd Shift
MetalTek International —Waukesha, WI
- $26.20 - $39.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership

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Lead Operator - Fermentation - Nights

Novonesis -
West Allis, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$28 - $32 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Sanitation
Production safety compliance
Shop math
Performance management
High school diploma or GED
Technical Proficiency
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Interested in a career that matters?

Our West Allis manufacturing team plays a critical role in delivering reliable, world-class biological solutions that impact millions of people globally. Working in a fast-paced, regulated production environment, this team operates with a strong safety-first and quality-always mindset. Collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement are at the heart of how we work—supporting each other across shifts to keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The Role & Your Impact

As Lead Operator – Fermentation (Nights) , you hold a key operational and people-leadership role within our 24/7 manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on, operational role with added responsibility for coordination, coaching, and performance support across the shift. Your leadership helps ensure safe operations, high-quality output, and strong team performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead by example with a safety-first, quality-always mindset and set clear expectations for the team.
Identify, document, and help resolve process non-conformances, equipment failures, and inventory discrepancies using root-cause thinking and lean principles.
Schedule and assign daily tasks, set priorities, and evaluate results in collaboration with supervisors and planning partners.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and process records using electronic MRP systems and document management tools.
Support audits, training activities, new product trials, and continuous improvement initiatives across fermentation and downstream processes.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Must-haves for day-one success:

High School Diploma or GED.
Strong safety mindset and comfort working in a regulated manufacturing environment with strict sanitation and documentation requirements.
Technical aptitude, including ability to read detailed production journals, follow procedures, and perform basic metric math (weights and volumes).
Basic computer skills for navigating internal systems; experience with SAP or similar systems is beneficial.
Ability to communicate clearly, provide feedback, and support team performance on a night shift.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Experience in regulated industries such as food, biotech, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
Forklift or pallet walker experience (training provided on-site if needed).
Interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or helping train and develop others.
Curiosity and motivation to deeply understand processes, not just execute tasks.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll join a collaborative manufacturing culture where teamwork, ownership, and learning matter. We offer structured training, cross-functional support, and opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills. You’ll work alongside experienced operators and supervisors who are committed to developing talent and continuously improving how we operate.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

Operations: 24/7/365 manufacturing environment supporting the global food supply.
Shift patterns: 7-on/7-off rotation, including 10-hour weekday shifts and 12-hour weekend shifts (specific assignment discussed during interviews).
Work environment: Factory setting that can be wet, loud, dusty, or extremely cold (down to -55°C), including clean-room conditions.
Physical demands: Prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and physical tasks such as scooping, kneeling, and working around machinery.
Policies: Strict no jewelry, no fragrance, and no false nails/lashes policy; cell phones stored in lockers to maintain safety and quality compliance.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: $28–$32 per hour, based on experience.
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
Healthcare savings account option
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant information

Location: West Allis, WI, USA
Application deadline: 9/4/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

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