Operations Area Specialist (Packaging)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance bon

14 paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision insurance (day

401K with company match 8%

14 weeks parental & 6 weeks family le

Access to Novo Nordisk products

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a dynamic Shift Production Leader to join FFEx in Clayton, NC. You will guide aseptic production, finished packaging and related operations, coaching teams to deliver safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing.

You will partner with support groups, drive process improvements, and ensure safety and environmental requirements are met. The role reports to the Shift Manager and offers competitive pay, bonus eligibility, strong benefits and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment; aseptic production experience is preferred.
• If position is for Aseptic Production, two of the four years must be aseptic processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups to keep operations running smoothly.
• Coach and mentor operators on technique, behavior and mindset; visualize and track events and actions.
• Execute process confirmation and work with process teams to improve quality and compliance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Adult learning methodologies

Coaching

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma + 4 years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

novoLIMS

MS Office

Job description

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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
• Life & Disability Insurance

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

Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, to include providing operations support & coaching.

Relationships

Reports to Shift Manager.

Essential Functions

• Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally based on assigned area of responsibility (Aseptic Production, Finished Production Assembly, Finished Production Packaging)
• Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to technique, behaviour & mindset by:
  • Visualizing/tracking events & actions
  • Confirming that operators understand & follow processes
  • Verifying that solutions work & are shared across shifts
• Executes process confirmation of operations standards used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
• Resolves/elevates issues related to systems such as e-time, PRISM & SAP
• Implements process improvements
• Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
• Manages development planning process for operators on shift
• 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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required 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 gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environment. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. 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.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university required
• May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, two of the four years must be aseptic processing experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment. If position is for Aseptic Production, both years must be aseptic processing experience
• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & novoLIMS preferred
• Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans 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.