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Novo Nordisk Operations Area Specialist - OFP, Bulk Processing in Durham, North Carolina
About the Department
For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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 Emerging Technologies - Oral Finished Products facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.
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, providing operations support & coaching.
Relationships
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
Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to oral finished production, behavior & mindset by:
Visualizing / tracking events & actions
Confirming that operators understand & follow processes & procedures
Verifying solutions work & are shared across shifts
Executes process confirmations of SOP’s & JI’s used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
Resolves / elevates issues related to systems such as ADP, PAS-X & SAP
Implements process improvements
Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
Manages development planning & training process for operators on shift
Assists with coordination of maintenance tasks on the line
Handles simple deviations & assists with unplanned production issues
Assists with Sample coordination
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 a related field, or an equivalent combination of education & relevant industry experience required
Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of oral solid dosage experience required
Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations a plus
Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & can use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & LIMS preferred
Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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