Production Training Instructor - DPM Expansions (FP Packaging)

Novo Nordisk; 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 & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Paid holidays

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Training Specialist for FFEx expansions to design, implement, and validate training programs for aseptic production teams. You will train employees on on-the-job, skills, and some classroom formats, and ensure compliance with QMS documentation and KPI tracking.

You will collaborate with production managers to prioritize training plans, monitor competency, and support continuous development while upholding safety and environmental standards across manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
• Minimum two years of experience administering or developing training programs.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs and various training formats with great attention to detail.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and track multiple tasks and events with methodical prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee training and job competencies.
• Ensure new employees are adequately trained before they work independently on processes.
• Ongoing validation of employee competencies and retraining as needed.
• Coordinate with production managers and teams on training plan execution and priorities.
• Weekly planning to ensure resources are in place to execute the cycle plan.
• Document training materials in QMS and ensure proper filing.
• Track and report KPI's and communicate training status with management.
• Keep department documents current and standardized.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity of on-the-job training documentation.
• Provide input to management in employee performance evaluations.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Training program administration

Attention to detail

SOP comprehension

Coordination & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field preferred

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Department

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
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

The Position

Responsible for production employee training to include on-the-job training, skills training, & some classroom training in production areas. Participates in the development & implementation of new training programs & may introduce new processes & sequences for manufacturing areas. Performs audits to measure the effectiveness of training programs. May monitor trainees & re-train employees affected by process changes.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, FP or AP.

Essential Functions

• Assess employee training & job competencies
• Ensure new employees are adequately trained before the employee is released to work independently on the processes
• Ongoing validation of employee competencies on the job & assess if further/repeat training is required & make recommendations to management
• Coordinates with production managers & other teams on training plan execution & priorities
• Weekly planning to ensure resources are in place to execute the cycle plan
• Ensures documentation of training related material in QMS, to include recording & proper filing
• Ensure tracking & reporting of KPI's
• Communication of employee training status with management
• Responsible for ensuring department documents are current & standardized
• Supports training & development initiatives
• Ensure data integrity of on-the-job training documentation
• Provides input to management in employee performance evaluation
• Follows 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. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in administering training programs &/or development of training programs preferred
• Ability to read & understand standard operating procedures & various training formats with great attention to detail required
• Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office suite applications required
• Ability to organize, coordinate, & track multiple tasks & events, work in an orderly & methodical manner, ability to effectively prioritize assignments & ability to visually depict information & data to support & facilitate decision-making 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.