Operations Area Specialist - Solid Dose Forms, 2nd Shift

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with chronic diseases. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a key member of the production leadership team, where you will support and coach operators in a state-of-the-art facility. You will help implement process improvements, ensure compliance with safety standards, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides generous benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Leading pay and annual performance bonus

Generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K contribution with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• 2+ years of oral solid dosage experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations support and coaching for production teams.
• Coordinate daily schedules and resolve production issues.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Communication skills

Training and coaching

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Equivalent combination of education & relevant industry experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

SAP

LIMS

Job description

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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

Serves as key member of shift production leadership team, providing operations support & coaching. This position will support the future 2nd shift team. The Operations Areas Specialist will partner with the production teams and support the operators with hands on responsibilities relating to production. Prior experience with developing teams, training and coaching of staff, and leadership responsibilities are preferred skills needed for this role.

Relationships

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
• Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to oral finished production, behavior & mindset by:
• Visualizing / tracking events & actions
• Confirming that operators understand & follow processes & procedures
• Verifying solutions work & are shared across shifts
• Executes process confirmations of SOP’s & JI’s used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
• Resolves / elevates issues related to systems such as ADP, PAS-X & SAP
• Implements process improvements
• Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
• Manages development planning & training process for operators on shift
• Assists with coordination of maintenance tasks on the line
• Handles simple deviations & assists with unplanned production issues
• Assists with Sample coordination
• 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 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. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education & relevant industry experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of oral solid dosage experience required
• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements a plus
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations a plus
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & can use multiple methods to train & coach others preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & LIMS 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 recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.