Operations Area Specialist - FP - Packaging - Team B - Days

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

Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, to include, providing operations support & coaching.

 

Relationships

Report to Shift Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally based on assigned area of responsibility (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging)
• Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to technique, behavior & mindset by:
  • Visualizing/tracking events & actions
  • Confirming that operators understand & follow processes; and
  • Verifying that solutions work & are shared across shifts
• Executes process confirmation of operations standards used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
• Resolves/elevates issues related to systems such as e-time, PRISM & SAP
• Implements process improvements
• Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
• Manages development planning process for operators on shift
• 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. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required 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 performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environment. May perform 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 from an accredited university required
  • May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
  • May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment required
• Minimum of two (2) years of aseptic processing experience required (Aseptic Production Department only)
• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple m