Shift Operations Coach – Aseptic Manufacturing

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay

Annual performance bonus

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee referrals

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a shift production leader to coach teams on process execution and continuous improvement. You will coordinate daily schedules, drive lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role requires an associate degree and manufacturing experience; aseptic experience is a plus. Expect a collaborative, high-impact manufacturing environment with strong career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Four years manufacturing experience preferred; aseptic production adds requirement.
• Two years manufacturing experience minimum; aseptic preferred for some roles.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, in writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift production as part of a leadership team and provide operational support.
• Coach and mentor operators on technique, behavior and mindset.
• Coordinate daily schedules with Work Cell Leaders to optimize processes.
• Improve quality and compliance with process confirmation and audits.
• Resolve issues related to e-time, PRISM and SAP; implement improvements.
• Ensure safety and environmental requirements are followed.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

Coaching

Training

Process improvement

Problem solving

Operator coaching

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma (4 years manufacturing exp.)

Tools

SAP

novoLIMS

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a shift production leader to coach teams on process execution and continuous improvement. You will coordinate daily schedules, drive lean initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

The role requires an associate degree and manufacturing experience; aseptic experience is a plus. Expect a collaborative, high-impact manufacturing environment with strong career growth.