Materials Handling Lead - Operations & Safety

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and 14 holidays

Health insurance from day one

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus 1

Parental & family medical leave (14+6)

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a motivated leader to oversee day-to-day Material Handling activities in our Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) unit. You will supervise Work Cell Leaders, coordinate material issuance/transfer, and drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient handling of semi-finished and finished goods, ensuring production schedules are met and regulatory standards are followed. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in a warehouse environment, FDA regulated setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day Material Handling activities.
• Coach and develop Material Handling team members.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance (cGMP, ISO).
• Monitor KPI performance and reporting; participate in problem solving.
• Allocate shift resources and manage breaks and coverage.
• Perform material staging and readiness for production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

PASX

SAP

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a motivated leader to oversee day-to-day Material Handling activities in our Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) unit. You will supervise Work Cell Leaders, coordinate material issuance/transfer, and drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient handling of semi-finished and finished goods, ensuring production schedules are met and regulatory standards are followed. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are required.