Automated Systems Material Handler III

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

 

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

 

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 14 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

Support continuous manufacturing operations by providing hands on execution and increased operational oversight of Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) activities in a regulated warehouse environment. This role monitors system performance, resolves non routine material handling and inventory issues within established procedures, and provides day to day coaching and guidance to junior Automated Systems Material Handlers to ensure accurate warehouse management system transactions and sustained GMP compliance.

 

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Support onboarding and skill development of junior employees through demonstration of proper procedures and consistent application of standard work
• Perform full operation of Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) input and output stations, ensuring pallet integrity, weight, dimensions, and labeling meet system and GMP requirements
• Provide increased operational oversight of ASRS activities by monitoring system performance, alarms, and material flow; identify trends or recurring issues and escalate appropriately
• Independently perform and reconcile complex inventory transactions, adjustments, and cycle counts using SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or equivalent WMS
• Support documentation of deviations, data gathering, and follow up activities related to automated material handling, inventory discrepancies, and system interruptions
• Serve as an experienced functional resource on shift by reinforcing standard work, GMP practices, and safe system operation for Automated Systems Material Handler I and II employees
• Participate in cLean warehouse initiatives and continuous improvement activities, including identification of process inefficiencies and opportunities for standardization
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity requirements
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Performs other duties 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 remain in a