Maintenance Optimization Area Specialist - Facilities

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

Coach, support & develop all necessary technical competencies of shift personnel to support successful execution of processes.

 

Relationships

Manager, Facilities & Utilities Maintenance.

 

Essential Functions

• Improve MTTR for all production lines by:
  • Owning & improving organization & clarity of parts & functional locations in SAP
  • Improving MWDs, FITs & other maintenance standards
• Improving MTBF for all production lines by:
  • Reviewing unplanned maintenance & improving maintenance plans
  • Moving maintenance culture towards condition based & predictive maintenance
  • Driving planned maintenance efficiency through MN Boards, MRP & maintenance review

• Reduce Maintenance Cost by:
  • Acting as Site Liaison for OEM – including parts complaints, ASL agreements, coordinating with other sites & monthly meetings
  • Improving Stakeholder Relations with production teams, maintenance planning, reliability & metrology by utilizing the Novo Nordisk Way
• TPM Total Productive Maintenance:
  • Improve equipment performance
  • Improve quality performance
  • Improve system availability

• 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 drivers license.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical field or equivalent combination of education & industry experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, or equivalent industry/military experience required
• Experience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies. LEAN & Six Sigma strongly preferred
• Experience creating/improving FIT/MWDs required
• Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in one or more of the following high-speed, automated systems: Filling, Formulation, Inspection, Assembly & Packaging or Utilities preferred
• Organization/Planning: Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants