Refurbishment Maintenance Technician – API

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performancebonu

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a maintenance and spare parts specialist at our Clayton, NC facility to manage inventory, inspect parts, and coordinate repairs within SAP MM. The role supports reliability engineering and aims to improve part availability and performance.

You will work in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, handling parts, performing audits, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to sustain plant reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent training.
• 5+ years maintenance experience (pharma preferred).
• 3+ years spare parts inventory management experience.
• Knowledgeable in setting up inventory control systems & storeroom procedures.
• Knowledgeable in SAP & Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage spare part inventory, movement, receipt & goods issue in SAP MM.
• Inspect & verify part specifications based on drawings & designs.
• Develop and improve processes to coordinate and track part repairs & rebuilds.
• Maintain inventory control of repair parts.
• Coordinate with vendors and equipment owners for part modifications & repairs.
• Monitor, measure and report Material Management KPIs to stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between systems (SAP, FASTPIC) and physical storage.
• Lead continuous improvement in spare parts processes.
• Operate forklift and related equipment for material movement.
• Participate in plant Closedown Team planning and execution.

Skills

SAP

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

Job description

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square‑feet of state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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% 401(​K) 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

Project Phase: Assist with development of systems, processes & procedures needed to build a best‑in‑class spare parts management program.

Operations Phase: Continuously improve system/equipment availability & performance through verification of spare parts quality against specifications based on engineering drawings & designs.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Planning & Reliability Engineering.

Essential Functions

• Managing spare part inventory, movement, receipt & goods issue in SAP MM module
• Inspect & verify part specifications based on engineering drawings & designs
• Develop / continuously improve processes required to coordinate & track part repairs & rebuilds.
• Maintain inventory control of repair parts
• Coordinate with vendors & equipment owners for part modifications & repairs
• Monitor, Measure & Report on Material Management KPI’s to stakeholders
• Accurate accountability of repair & modification spare parts within SAP, FASTPIC & physical storage: reconciliation between systems & processes
• Develop / continuously improve lay‑up maintenance program to ensure reliability of parts
• Develop / continuously improve processes to receive, inspect, & stock spare parts for customers
• Lead/ coach/ mentor continuous improvement in the spare parts process
• Operate forklift, hand‑truck & other machinery to carry out the movement of materials
• Participation in plant Closedown Team planning & execution
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Execute 5’s principles & follow environmental, health & safety requirements
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 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.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field, or equivalent industrial, military or vocational training preferred
• 5+ years maintenance experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) required
• 3+ years spare parts inventory management experience required
• Knowledgeable in setting up inventory control systems & procedures in a storeroom environment preferred
• Knowledgeable in utilizing inventory control systems & procedures in a storeroom environment required
• Knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, supplies & parts in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of materials management excellence preferred
• Computer literacy and excellent computer skills to include: SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required
• Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.