Maintenance Optimization Area Specialist

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance b**

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Maintenance Leader to coach, support and develop shift personnel to ensure flawless execution of production processes. You will drive MTTR/MTBF improvements, optimize maintenance planning and costs, and collaborate with OEMs and global sites using the NN Way.

This role requires leading a team in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment and applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to design robust maintenance strategies and FIT/MWD improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical field or industry equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, or equivalent industry/military experience required
• Experience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies. LEAN & Six Sigma strongly preferred
• Experience creating/improving FIT/MWDs required
• Knowledgeable in high-speed, automated systems: Filling, Formulation, Inspection, Assembly & Packaging
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets

Responsibilities

• Improve MTTR for production lines by organizing parts and locations in SAP
• Improve MTBF by reviewing unplanned maintenance and updating maintenance plans
• Move maintenance culture toward Condition Based & Predictive Maintenance
• Drive Planned Maintenance efficiency via MN Boards, MRP, and Maintenance Review
• Reduce maintenance cost by acting as site liaison for OEMs and coordinating with sites
• Improve stakeholder relations with Production, Maintenance Planning, Reliability & Metrology using the NN Way
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Skills

Leadership

LEAN

Six Sigma

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical field or industry equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Filling systems

Formulation systems

Inspection systems

Packaging systems

Job description

About The Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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

Coach, support & develop all necessary technical competencies of shift personnel in order to support successful execution of processes.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Technical Support (AP or FP).

Essential Functions

• Improve MTTR for all production lines by:
  
  
  
  • Owning & improving organization & clarity of parts & functional locations in SAP
  
  
  • Improving MWDs, FITs & other Maintenance Standards
  
  
  
  


• Improving MTBF for all production lines by:
  
  
  
  • Reviewing unplanned maintenance & improving Maintenance Plans
  
  
  • Moving Maintenance Culture towards Condition Based & Predictive Maintenance
  
  
  • Driving Planned Maintenance efficiency through MN Boards, MRP & Maintenance Review
  
  
  
  


• Reduce Maintenance Cost by:
  
  
  
  • Acting as Site Liaison for OEM – including Parts Complaints, ASL agreements, coordinating with other sites & monthly meetings
  
  
  • Improving Stakeholder Relations with Production Teams, Maintenance Planning, Reliability & Metrology by utilizing the NN Way
  
  
  • 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. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 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. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical field or industry equivalent experience preferred


• Minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, or equivalent industry/military experience required


• Experience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies. LEAN & Six Sigma strongly preferred


• Experience creating/improving FIT/MWDs required


• Knowledgeable in one or more of the following high-speed, automated systems: Filling, Formulation, Inspection, Assembly & Packaging preferred


• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred

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 defeating 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.

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.