Manufacturing Manager, Supply Operations

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Manager, Supply Operations in Bagsværd to lead daily operations for Blue and Green Supply within Drug Product Manufacturing. You will manage up to 20 associates and collaborate with other managers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

You will develop leadership capabilities, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve ambitious performance targets across the supply organization.

Qualifications

• An academic degree in a STEM discipline, engineering, science, management, or a related field.
• Substantial experience in operations with leadership training.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations or quality assurance within a GMP-regulated environment; LEAN experience and training required.
• Internal Novo leadership program participation expected for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations with responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
• Develop, coach, and engage your team through visible leadership and feedback.
• Plan staffing, training, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership experience

LEAN methodology

GMP knowledge

Danish language

English proficiency

Education

STEM degree

Leadership program

Job description

Supply & Formulation Operations

Bagsværd, office based

Lead people. Drive performance. Make an impact on life-changing medicines.

Are you a passionate leader who thrives in a dynamic production environment? Do you enjoy engaging people and creating the right conditions for a healthy shop floor culture? If so, this could be your opportunity to join Novo Nordisk as Manager, Supply Operations in DPM (Drug Product Manufacturing) Bagsværd.

Join us and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing while developing both people and processes in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Your new role

As Manager in Supply Operations, you will be responsible for leading the daily operations in Blue and Green Supply, a key part of production that delivers clean and sterilized equipment to all users inside the classified areas in DPM Bagsværd. Your team will consist of up to 20 associates. The Supply area consists of 3 teams in total, each with its own manager. Working closely with these colleagues, but also with other managers and teams across production and support functions, you will ensure stable operations and drive continuous improvements.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the daily operations with responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance
• Developing, coaching, and engaging your team through visible leadership and regular feedback
• Planning staffing, training, and resource allocation
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting a culture of operational excellence
• Managing unexpected operational challenges and ensuring robust decision-making
• Coordinating shutdown planning and execution within your area of responsibility
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver business objectives

Your new department

Supply & Formulation Operations is part of Drug Product Manufacturing (DPM) in Bagsværd. Our team consists of just over 100 colleagues (managers, operators and apprentices) who work closely together across functions to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while continuously improving the way we work.

You will become part of an experienced leadership team where personal involvement, authenticity, balance, empathy, harmony, and safety are highly valued.

Your Skills And Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• An academic degree in a STEM discipline, engineering, science, management, or a related field. Alternatively, substantial experience in operations combined with leadership training.
• Experience from manufacturing, operations or quality assurance within a GMP-regulated environment. LEAN experience and training are required.
• As a minimum, internal candidates are expected to have been a part of one of the early leadership programs offered by Novo. Previous leadership experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Danish and good command of English.

As a person, you are proactive, collaborative, and able to set a clear direction while motivating others to achieve ambitious goals. You are assertive, resilient and have excellent follow-through. You view continuous improvement and adherence to standards as cornerstones of stable and reliable operations.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

More Information

For further information, please contact Fabricio Roepcke, at [phone].

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.