Process Improvement Specialist I - GMP & Lean

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

8% 401K company match

Parental & family medical leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Process Professional I for the FFEx organization in Clayton, NC. The role supports aseptic packaging expansions, partnering with QA and operations to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement on routine issues.

The position requires a foundational manufacturing background, GMP knowledge, and the ability to train others and investigate deviations, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, technology or related field) preferred.
• Associate’s degree with minimum two years of manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma with minimum four years manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience preferred, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• GMP knowledge required.
• Basic investigation and systematic problem-solving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work with production and QA to provide in depth deviation investigations and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements via Lean tools.
• Provide training on process and procedure changes.
• Identify and implement process needs and improvement opportunities for routine to moderate complexity issues.
• Responsible for collection of data for periodic reviews and reporting.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Investigation & problem-solving

Adult learning methodologies

Regulatory audits exposure

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering, technology or related field) preferred

Associate’s degree with 2+ years manufacturing experience

High School Diploma (GED) with 4 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Process Professional I for the FFEx organization in Clayton, NC. The role supports aseptic packaging expansions, partnering with QA and operations to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement on routine issues.

The position requires a foundational manufacturing background, GMP knowledge, and the ability to train others and investigate deviations, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.