Job Details
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Ensure the safe & effective operation of a work cell while maintaining a high level of focus on Quality. This person has the following key roles; Ensure the process performs per plan, Process Confirmations, Leads in SPS, and Support and participate in plant Shutdown.
Relationships
Manager, Facilities.
Essential Functions

Executes the department plan by leading the operation, monitoring & controlling of equipment, systems, & processes within the work cell

Enforces all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Addresses any safety, quality, staffing, or personnel issues & escalates to Manager if necessary

Facilitates a productive, engaging, & safe working environment

Schedules Maintenance activities using SAP in collaboration with Logistics Planning and assists in department planning. Executes standard work according to department plan supported by the Manager. Prioritizes & leads unplanned Maintenance activities based on business need

Schedules work cell resources to include breaks, lunches, & other activities

Participates in Shutdown Team planning & execution. Develops work packages for shutdown activities

Process confirms Maintenance activities are performed per standards

Supports Facilities Engineers in developing new or improved Maintenance methods & procedures (SOPs)

Owns KPIs & contributes to KPI reporting

Ensures team members are trained to the standard. Monitors performance & the completion of training to assure the competency level of work cell team members

Reviews documentation (Work Orders and PM) for accuracy & completeness & performs Technical Completion of PM01 & PM02 orders

Identifies & handles deviations, per proper procedures. Supports cross-functional investigations. Owns Nonconformities, QAP's and CR's as assigned

Leads, conducts, & participates in systematic problems solving

Owns continuous improvement plans. Provides support to Facilities Technicians. Owns CRs & Actions as assigned

Provides performance review input for work cell team members as requested by Manager

Support Facility Manager & fulfill responsibilities as needed

Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver's license.
Qualifications

Associate's degree in relevant field or equivalent military training or industrial training which includes a thorough understanding of mechanical, electrical & control systems preferred

Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience, FDA regulated industry/environment preferred required

Qualified to perform operator & maintenance activities on work cell equipment required

Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, WFI, Pre-Treatment, HVAC, Chill Water, Heating Hot water, Boilers, Plant Steam, Clean Steam, Electrical Distribution, Vacuum Compressed Air, Electromechanical controls, Electrical, Mechanical & Instrumentation preferred

In addition, ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents. Computer literacy preferred

Experience with planning & organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan to meet daily work plan targets required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.