Manager, Maintenance (Reliability) Engineering

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 825000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment and houses the Fermentation Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisks innovative oral products. At API youll 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% 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 team designated to provide maintenance & mechanical & technical support for the API process tracks & operations. Lead & support problem solving & RCA to resolve equipment related issues. Implement & drive a Reliability centered mindset & culture within the department & across the site. Manage continuous improvement projects & efforts with respect equipment performance longevity efficiency & reliability. Partner with process track engineers to improve & optimize equipment maintenance plans. Establish & maintain good communications & working relationships with all stakeholders. Meet or exceed customer business & regulatory compliance in accordance with Novo Nordisk & all local state & federal requirements.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager Maintenance Support.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise in equipment maintenance for site API processes & production
• Lead team of maintenance engineers for RCA & problem solving for equipment issues
• Implement continuous improvement projects & efforts with respect equipment performance longevity efficiency & reliability
• Coordinate resources to meet production needs for maintenance engineering support problem solving project management & continuous improvement
• Support preventative proactive & corrective maintenance activities to ensure & improve equipment uptime
• Lead team in establishing & maintaining engineering & technical interfaces with production & maintenance depts
• Manage the development & improvement of equipment /system maintenance plans
• Collaborate with other NN sites & facilities to share best practices with respect to equipment operation troubleshooting & problem solving
• Perform team & individual development activities with focus on performance & developmental planning & feedback
• Drive adherence to all site company & regulatory environmental management & safety policies within area of responsibility
• Manage & drive budget adherence
• 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. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require 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. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in mechanical electrical or chemical engineering or an equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance engineering & management experience in support of manufacturing facilities & operations required
• Knowledge & experience in the operations maintenance & design of cGMP utilities as well as working in a regulated environment (FDA cGMP OSHA NRC other) required
• Management/Leadership experience in related discipline preferred
• Process knowledgeable in manufacturing utilities operations & maintenance to include: chilled water plant steam compressed air wastewater agitation & mixing automation/control systems required
• Equipment knowledgeable in process & utilities equipment & maintenance to include: pumps (centrifugal PD rotary lobe gear) mixers agitators automated valves pressure & atmospheric vessels agitators mixers heat exchangers required
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with an understanding of P&ID HVAC & Electrical systems preferred
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS SAT FAT & Validation Protocols preferred
• Thorough understanding of standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred
• Computer literacy with associated systems preferred
• Organization/Planning: Proven expertise in mentoring/development planning/organizing managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.

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.

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