Manager, Shift

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Product access

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor at our aseptic manufacturing site in Clayton, NC. You will lead and mentor cross-functional shift teams to meet quality and production goals.

Responsibilities include coaching cell leaders, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma principles. Relevant supervisory experience in pharma preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of manufacturing experience; supervisor experience required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex product docs and SOPs.
• Lean, Six Sigma experience or tools valued.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, productive, and engaging workplace.
• Promote adherence to quality objectives and requirements.
• Coach and mentor shift leaders, specialists, and team members.
• Provide direction and motivation for all shift personnel.
• Manage personnel issues, vacations, and assignment planning.
• Perform process confirmation for compliance.
• Collaborate across shifts to standardize and improve.
• Other accountabilities as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Systematic problem solving

Reading and writing complex docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing

Associate’s degree with experience

High School diploma with experience

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

PLC knowledge

PAS-X (plus)

Job description

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

Lead, coach, and mentor shift process teams to execute production plans in order to meet quality, customer and business objectives.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager/Director, Aseptic or Finished Production.

Essential Functions

• Create a safe, productive, and engaging workplace
• Promote adherence to all quality objectives, specifications, and requirements
• Coach and mentor work cell leaders, operations area specialists, quality improvement specialists, process team members & technical area specialists, as applicable
• Provide direction, prioritization, and motivation for all shift team members
• Responsible for management of people for all shift team members (personnel issues, employment decisions, vacation planning, etc.)
• Perform process confirmation of standards to ensure compliance
• Collaborate across shift teams to share, standardize, and continuously improve
• 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 colour 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.

Development Of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing organization required, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing; or
• May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with two (2) additional years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing; or
• May consider a High School diploma or GED with four (4) additional years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required or for internal candidates may consider successful completion of NN leadership talent development program (ie: GROW)
• Two (2) years of Aseptic Processing experience (Aseptic Production only) preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, PLCs, PAS-X a plus
• Experience utilizing process improvement or Lean manufacturing tools, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated experience using systematic approaches to problem solving and decision making required

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.