Manager, Shipping & Logistics (Automated Warehouse)

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 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) 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 PS AM, 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 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

Manage Shipping & Logistics Teams, including planning & import/export activities within Novo Nordisk's IFP Clayton facility with an emphasis on timeliness & accuracy, continual improvement & compliance to cGMPs.

 

Relationships

Reports to Manager

 

Essential Functions

• Manage shipments of NN finished goods & bulk to NN affiliates & external customers
• Manage scheduling of outgoing shipments with couriers / transport companies
• Oversee international shipments, including import and export compliance activities
• Manage distribution related risks and develop mitigation plans
• Oversee classification of all entries into US from Broker for filling information for NNPILP
• Oversee and maintain permits to include executing permit renewals, and review power of attorney with brokers
• Maintain & develop department procedures / SOP’s according to cGMP’s
• Develop / track internal metrics to measure department performance
• Manage implementation of corporate initiatives for the Shipping & Receiving area responsibilities
• Improve customers feedback through frequent communication with internal & external customers
• Implement PS Production System elements, through continuous improvements in accordance with the NNWay
• Coach & mentor direct reports including Shipping & Receiving Operators, & Logistic Specialists (personnel development, reviewing / evaluating / improving performance, etc.)
• Support Product transfers, new Product entries & Product launches to support market demand
• Implement LEAN in the shipping, receiving & logistic functions, show a LEAN mindset
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12 hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

 

Development of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measure