Inventory Control Supervisor

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you ready to lead inventory excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? At Novonesis, our Inventory Control team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate inventory records, efficient material flow, and seamless operational support across the facility. As an Inventory Control Supervisor in our Wausau, WI plant, you will lead a team focused on maintaining inventory integrity while partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Procurement, Finance, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality. Together, you will help ensure production runs smoothly and support our broader mission of delivering sustainable biological solutions to the world.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role, you will combine leadership, operational expertise, and collaboration to drive inventory accuracy and material availability. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient warehouse control processes and supporting production requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering cross-functionally with Production, Shipping, Receiving, Procurement, Finance, and Quality to ensure inventory accuracy and material availability
• Leading and supporting Material Handlers across multiple shifts, ensuring seamless inventory control operations
• Driving inventory cycle counting activities in collaboration with Finance
• Supervising inventory transactions, audits, and warehouse control processes
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts to enhance inventory management practices
  
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong foundation in inventory control and leadership within a warehouse or manufacturing environment:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain environments
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems and principles
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles (including straight truck)
• Forklift experience
  
  

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify process gaps
• Experience supporting audits, cycle counting, or financial inventory processes
• Knowledge of Sanitary Transportation Regulations
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration across diverse teams
• Experience working in cross-functional manufacturing environments
  
  

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real impact. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The chance to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
• A role where you can directly influence operational performance and efficiency
  
  

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–3:30 PM; Friday 6:00 AM–12:00 PM

Work setup: On-site at the Wausau, WI plant

Flexibility: Occasional weekend calls may be required due to production support

Operational support: May fill in as a Material Handler (<10% of the time) to support coverage, training, or complex operational needs

Environment: Manufacturing/warehouse setting with potential exposure to typical industrial conditions

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $75,000 – $90,000 annually, depending 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: Wausau, WI
• Application deadline: 6/19/26
  
  

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.

Explore Other Openings

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