Aseptic Manufacturing Cell Lead - Shift Ops

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay

14 holidays

Health Insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Family leave

Product access

Tuition assistance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Clayton, NC is seeking a production operator to ensure safe and effective operation of a work cell while maintaining quality standards. You will lead the process, monitor equipment, and support a safe work environment in a highly regulated setting.

The role includes shifts, maintenance coordination, event responses, and training oversight, with 20%–50% time spent as an operator. Novo Nordisk offers strong pay, holidays, benefits, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; Associate's Degree in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience in an FDA-regulated setting.
• Qualified to perform operator activities on work cell equipment.
• Ability to read and understand product documentation and SOPs; computer literacy preferred.
• Experience with planning, organizing, and meeting daily work plan targets.
• Systematic problem-solving and participation in event responses; document issues and drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Execute the production plan by leading operation and monitoring equipment, systems, and processes within the work cell.
• Enforce safety and environmental requirements in performance of duties.
• Help facilitate a productive, engaging, and safe working environment.
• Set up the next shift for success.
• Coordinate maintenance activities as scheduled by Planning and supported by specialists.
• Lead the team in event response/RCAs with support from engineers and supervisors.
• Schedule work cell resources including breaks and meals.
• Address safety, quality, staffing or personnel issues and elevate when needed.
• Monitor training completion to ensure competency of team members.
• Responsible for cGMP documentation.
• Provide performance review input for work cell members.
• Spend 20%–50% of time operating as an operator in the process.
• Other accountabilities as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school + Associate's Degree

Tools

Reading & writing SOPs

Job description

Novo Nordisk Clayton, NC is seeking a production operator to ensure safe and effective operation of a work cell while maintaining quality standards. You will lead the process, monitor equipment, and support a safe work environment in a highly regulated setting.

The role includes shifts, maintenance coordination, event responses, and training oversight, with 20%–50% time spent as an operator. Novo Nordisk offers strong pay, holidays, benefits, and a 401K match.