Senior Manager, Utilities

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

Responsible for utilities/facilities engineering strategy, process development & management for the site expansion project. Lead & mentor facilities / utilities team, to include creating & maintaining a positive working relationship with site, corporate & global stakeholders. Manage cost, quality & delivery of utilities within budget & alignment with production schedule.

 

Relationships

Director.

 

Essential Functions

• Build, manage & strategically direct the utilities team, comprised of internal employees (managers & technical individual contributors) & external contractors, to include staff selection, coaching/developing, performance management for internal employees & setting department objectives & expectations
• Ensure Good Engineering Practice implementation within the Facilities / Utilities discipline, to include alignment with NN requirements
• Support Utilities (Back, Clean, HVAC & BMS) as assigned
• Oversee the development of the document management & progress tracking system
• Oversee the development & implementation of engineering systems (PDM, PSM & 5S)
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® tools including SPS, process confirmation, & leading key performance indicators
• Guide & make technical decisions for the strategy & cGMP/regulatory compliance
• Prioritize tasks, ensures timeline adherence, & delivers progression report out based on schedule
• Develop & oversee process improvements of standards for engineering processes
• Provide & support a professional, engaging, cooperative, & high achieving work environment for employees
• Drive technical & maintenance standardization & collaboration to ensure smooth transition of new utilities & facilities to line of business
• Contribute to the site Quality Management team through strategy development & risk management
• Ensure robust processes are in place to exceed quality objectives & requirement
• Oversee configuration of quality / operational systems, ensuring alignment with global requirements
• Meet or exceed customer, business, & regulatory requirements in accordance with the NN Way
• 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. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required 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.

 

Development of People

Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are