Manager, Shift- Nights

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk we want to make a difference. 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton NC is a 457000 square foot aseptic fill and finish site that is responsible for producing innovative injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM 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

Lead coach and mentor shift process teams to execute production plans in order to meet quality customer and business objectives.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager/Director Aseptic or Finished Production.

Essential Functions

• Create a safe productive and engaging workplace
• Promote adherence to all quality objectives specifications and requirements
• Coach and mentor work cell leaders operations area specialists quality improvement specialists process team members & technical area specialists as applicable
• Provide direction prioritization and motivation for all shift team members
• Responsible for management of people for all shift team members (personnel issues employment decisions vacation planning etc.)
• Perform process confirmation of standards to ensure compliance
• Collaborate across shift teams to share standardize and continuously improve
• 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.

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 from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing organization required preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing; or
• May consider an Associates degree from an accredited university with two (2) additional years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing; or
• May consider a High School diploma or GED with four (4) additional years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required or for internal candidates may consider successful completion of NN leadership talent development program (ie: GROW)
• Two (2) years of Aseptic Processing experience (Aseptic Production only) preferred
• Ability to read write and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Access PLCs PAS-X a plus
• Experience utilizing process improvement or Lean manufacturing tools or Six Sigma methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated experience using systematic approaches to problem solving and decision making required

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

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were 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.

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