Quality Operations Engineer

Novozymes (part of Novonesis)
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Nebraska, Blair
Jul 31, 2025
Are you ready fora new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points 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. We're here to better our world with biology. Join us as our new Quality Operations Engineer! This position provides technical expertise in food safety by having strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and leadership abilities, and a commitment to ethical and regulatory standards. These competencies, combined with adaptability and a continuous learning mindset, allow Quality Operations Engineers to excel in their roles and contribute to delivering safe, high-quality food products. In this role you'll make an impact by: Driving food and feed safety compliance at local site via working cross-functionally. Supporting Americas regional sites on an ad-hoc basis. Interacting with all relevant internal and external departments/authorities to assure risks are mitigated regarding Novonesis' Quality programs including certifications and regulatory requirements. Supporting product quality via DA/DM systems. Leading project management initiatives with a focus on hygienic design principles. Overseeing and implementing effective management of change process. Conducting and maintaining hygiene qualification assessments to ensure compliance. Managing contractor check-in procedures to uphold safety and operational standards. Taking ownership of raw material oversight, including quality and compliance. Addressing and resolving supplier complaints while maintaining strong vendor relationships. Continually improving food/feed management systems and assisting with training as needed. Food/Feed Management System: GMP, HACCP, Food/Feed Safety, Food/Feed Defense, Audits, Food Contact Materials governance To succeed you must hold: B.S. degree in Engineering discipline Minimum of 2 years of industry related experience in Food Quality programs preferred The ability to physically move around the site including lifting up to 60 pounds, pulling 20 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, and climbing stairs and ladders frequently Location: Blair, NE On-site Application deadline: August 21, 2025 Expected salary range: $75,000 to $95,000 Benefits you will enjoy: 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of wellness time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com Not the right fit for you? Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away. Stay alert: Avoid recruitment scams At Novonesis, we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of potential scams targeting job seekers and take note of the following: Novonesis will never ask for sensitive personal information, such as bank account details, Social Security numbers, or passwords, at any stage of the hiring process. Novonesis does not make employment offers without conducting interviews with candidates. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from Novonesis, please do not share any personal or financial information. We encourage you to verify the legitimacy of the message by contacting us directly through our official channels.