Associate 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

Manage all activities & personnel related to the operation of the utility systems. Main management responsibilities include leading & mentoring of team members & establishing & maintaining positive working relationship with internal & external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include management of cost, quality, delivery, & schedule within area of responsibility. All with an overall focus on activities that are aligned with the production schedule in delivery of utilities. Responsible for strategic development of the utility operations & maintenance department within the IFP site.

 

Relationships

Senior Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Lead 24/7 operations department in the day-to-day operations of the utilities
• Support Utilities (Back, Clean & HVAC) as assigned
• Responsible for technical training & development of operators, & control room engineering technicians
• Responsible for performance reviews & developmental planning
• Responsible for the 24/7 monitoring & manipulation of clean utility, black utility, processes within the control room, utilizing process & manufacturing control systems including SAP
• Responsible for Clean & Black utility systems monitoring routes, routine inspection & operational preventative maintenance
• Responsible for the production support permit office managing work permits & LOTO processes for production support owned equipment & areas
• Responsible for processes associated with coordination, planning & execution of hazardous raw material truck & tote unloads utilizing manufacturing control systems (MES, Siemens, SAP)
• Responsible for processes associated with coordination, planning, & execution of hazardous waste trucks utilizing PCS
• Owner of area good housekeeping (GHK)
• Drive continuous process improvement using cLEAN® tools including SPS, process confirmation, & leading key performance indicators
• Drive creation & maintenance of standards for areas of responsibility
• Manage continuous operation tasks, including sampling & pH probe calibration of Waste Systems
• Manage batch documentation & logbooks
• Manage budget adherence
• Manage all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Manage environmental compliance & agency coordination
• Coordinate with supply chain & external waste vendor. Manage vendor & production interface
• Coordinate with maintenance & technical support resources to ensure production demands are met 24/7. Production interface for all production support escalations
• Support site shutdowns across all IFP-US facilities
• 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 v