Maintenance Planner I

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referrals

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a maintenance professional to support reliability-centered maintenance for expansion projects or optimize maintenance in an active area. You will plan, coordinate, and execute preventive maintenance with technicians and work with logistics for scheduling.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in pharma maintenance, knowledge of HVAC and automated systems, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree with 1 year of maintenance/engineering experience or equivalent training required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in maintenance/engineering, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Knowledgeable in HVAC, aseptic processes, automated assembly/packaging, compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, fermentation, sterilization, water purification preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems preferred.
• Excellent maintenance craft skills preferred.
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of lean and/or reliability excellence preferred.
• Computer literacy to include SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required.
• Ability to demonstrate systematic problem-solving & troubleshooting; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SAP master data and maintenance plans for assigned processes.
• Prepare PM work packages for maintenance technicians, including docs, parts, and tools.
• Process confirmation of preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Coordinate with logistics and operations to schedule planned maintenance activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of PM tasks and frequencies.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance tactics and strategies.
• Participate in work order reviews to identify recurring failures.
• Support reliability team response activities and document issues for quick resolution.
• Participate in plant Closedown Team planning and execution.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in duties.

Skills

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in maintenance/engineering

Military/industrial training

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 14weeks 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

Based on assigned area of accountability will be required to either assist with all elements of developing a reliability-centered maintenance organization related to expansion project or if supporting a fully operational area, will be required to reduce the time for technicians to perform maintenance work by anticipating, planning & coordinating maintenance jobs & projects.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Maintain SAP master data & maintenance plans for assigned processes
• Prepare PM work packages for maintenance technicians to include required documents, parts & specialized tools
• Process confirmation of preventive maintenance (PMs)
• Work with logistics & operations to schedule planned maintenance activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks & frequencies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance tactics & strategies
• Participate in work order reviews to identify recurring failures
• Document review to include Non-Conformity (NC) support, Change Request (CR) support & SOP review
• Support reliability team response activities for assigned process(es), to include documenting identified problems & working to provide quick resolution
• Participate in plant Closedown Team planning & execution
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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 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 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledgeable in at least one of the following systems/utilities required: HVAC, aseptic processes, automated assembly, automated packaging, compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, fermentation, sterilization, water purification preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems preferred
• Excellent maintenance craft skills preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of cLEAN and/or reliability excellence preferred
• Computer Literacy: Excellent computer skills to include SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required
• Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred
• Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills preferred
• Demonstrable experience with the planning of maintenance activities preferred
• Excellent communication skills 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.