Interested in a career that matters?
Join the Solids Process Team in Bagsværd and play a key role in delivering sustainable biosolutions to customers around the world. We are a team of operators, technicians, engineers, specialists, associate managers, and leaders working across three production lines producing enzyme granulates for Household Care and Animal Nutrition, color granulates, and spray-dried food products. Together, we ensure products are delivered safely, on time, at the right quality, and at the right cost.
As an Associate Manager, you will have a direct impact on the performance of our production operations and the development of our people. You will lead daily operations, create engagement within the team, and drive continuous improvements that support Novonesis’ purpose of delivering sustainable biosolutions to customers globally.
This role is focused on execution and operational excellence. You will work closely with operators, technicians, engineers, maintenance, quality, planning, and other support functions to ensure safe, stable, and efficient production performance.
Leadership or management education would be considered an advantage. Experience leading change initiatives and driving operational improvements in a manufacturing environment is also highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates who are comfortable challenging the status quo and who can drive positive change through strong people leadership. In addition, you bring a target-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for developing others, creating engagement, and continuously improving team and operational performance.
We offer an exciting leadership opportunity in a dynamic production environment where you will have a direct impact on both operational performance and people development. You will join a collaborative culture where colleagues support one another, share knowledge, and continuously learn together. At Novonesis, you will have opportunities for both professional and leadership development, enabling you to grow your career while expanding your capabilities. Most importantly, you will have the chance to contribute to sustainable biosolutions that make a positive impact on customers, communities, and the planet.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026.
Contact: For further information, please contact Mohammad Alkafawi at moaa@novonesis.com.
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.
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.
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
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
