Supervisor, Warehouse - SDF

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental & family medical leave

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Durham, NC, seeks a Shipping/Receiving Supervisor to manage all receiving and outbound shipments within the site, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in line with cGMP requirements.

The role emphasizes process improvement, SOP maintenance, and development of internal metrics while coordinating with couriers and production to optimize material flow. Supervisory responsibilities include guiding a team and implementing Lean initiatives to enhance performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Five+ years in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Seven+ years with HS diploma/ GED in similar roles.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt of all incoming materials.
• Oversee shipment of all materials to customers.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipping with couriers.
• Maintain SOPs and cGMP compliance.
• Develop and track departmental metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse operations

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 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 14weeks 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

Manage all of the shipping/receiving activities and material handling activities & material movements within the site, with an emphasis on timeliness & accuracy, continual improvement & compliance with cGMPs.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Manage receipt of all incoming materials to the site
• Manage shipment of all materials from the site to all customers
• Coordinate scheduling of incoming/outgoing shipments with couriers/transport companies
• Manage flow of materials between the warehouse & production within site
• Maintain & develop department procedures/SOP’s according to cGMP’s
• Develop/track internal metrics to measure department performance
• Implement corporate initiatives for shipping/receiving and material handling
• Improve customer feedback through frequent communication with internal & external customers
• Continually improve shipping/receiving and material handling processes
• Implement cLEAN principles in all shipping/receiving functions; demonstrate a cLEAN mindset
• Establish & maintain good & effective communication with all stakeholders
• Resource allocation to provide an adequate level of production support
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties 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 require corrected vision to 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.

Development Of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• May consider an Associate’s Degree or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required (SAP) required

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of shipping/receiving or material handling experience required, pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Strong working knowledge of database management systems preferred
• Professional import/export experience (e.g. certified freight forwarder) preferred
• Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills (Green Belt certification preferred) preferred
• Kanban / Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP & FDA regulations a plus
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets 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.