Job Information
Novo Nordisk Operations Area Specialist - FP - Packaging - Team B - Days in Clayton, North Carolina
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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, 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
Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, to include, providing operations support & coaching.
Relationships
Report to Shift Manager.
Essential Functions
Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally based on assigned area of responsibility (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging)
Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to technique, behavior & mindset by:
Visualizing/tracking events & actions
Confirming that operators understand & follow processes; and
Verifying that solutions work & are shared across shifts
Executes process confirmation of operations standards used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
Resolves/elevates issues related to systems such as e-time, PRISM & SAP
Implements process improvements
Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
Manages development planning process for operators on shift
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 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. May performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environment. May perform oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required
May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
Minimum of two (2) years of aseptic processing experience required (Aseptic Production Department only)
Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & novoLIMS preferred
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.