Senior Process Area Specialist - Finished Production - Packaging

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

Provide support to respective department as SME & Process Document Owner. Drive continuous improvements. Provide coaching, mentoring & training. Serve as a Site Clayton representative to global DFP Process Groups for assigned process(es).

 

Relationships

Director or Area Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing process expertise on process execution
• Responsible for resolving process needs & driving improvement opportunities
• Responsible for assisting processes by facilitating A3 problem-solving
• Responsible for coaching & leading investigations for process-related issues
• Responsible for coaching & mentoring Area Specialists
• Responsible for ensuring department documents are current & standardized
• Communicate production trends & pharmaceutical industry trends to team & shop floor (cGMP)
• Support AP/FP activities within assigned area(s) of expertise
• Process Group(s) responsibilities – assigned area:
  • Serve as Site Clayton Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for assigned process(es) & participate in Process Group activities as required to fulfill this role
  • Serve as a IFP subject-matter expert for assigned process(es) & drive improvement activities based on process performance, event response, process confirmation across all of IFP

• Monitor process performance on site & report performance to the PG Chairperson
• Drive or participate in event response activities on own site & leverage solutions to other sites in IFP
• Drive projects to evaluate & implement process improvement ideas & better practices locally as well as across IFP
• Ensure continuous improvement of IFP framework standards through structured standards management process
• Develop process competence across IFP & support other IFP sites when relevant
• 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 your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require 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 perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position 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 in related field or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
• Mi