Work Cell Leader Warehouse

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production solid dosage forms finished products fill & finish warehousing and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply Quality & IT which globally employ approx. 20000 of Novo Nordisks 50000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design plan and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

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 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

Leads the day-to-day activities of Material Support personnel in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way. Work Cell Leaders (WCLs) will focus on: a) Ensuring the safe & effective operation of the material handling function within the warehouse organization while maintaining a high level of focus on Quality. Aiding in continuous through put of materials. Coordinating with oncoming shift Work Cell Leader on the day-to-day turnover workload. b) Ensuring plant systems are compliant with applicable regulations. Working closely with manufacturing to ensure production schedules are met to prevent line downtime.

Relationships

Reports to Manager Warehouse/Supervisor Mat. Support.

Essential Functions

• Support the site production plan through coordinating the timely & accurate issuance return & transfer of semi-finished & finished product components label control material systems & production-related materials
• Lead & coach continuous improvement activities within the Material Handling operations
• Enforce all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Help facilitate a productive engaging & safe working environment
• Set up next team for success
• Communicate to next team via updating of performance boards & generation of daily turnover
• Participate in process improvement initiatives such as
• Coordinate material staging activities scheduled by Logistics & requested by production
• Serve as primary contact for the warehouse shift operation
• Schedule shift resources to include breaks lunches & other activities
• Address any safety quality & staffing or personnel issues & escalate to Manager if necessary
• Monitor performance & completion of training to assure the competency level of shift team members; ensure team members are trained to the standard
• Provide performance review input for shift team members as required by Manager
• Spend 25 - 50% of time operating as a Material Handler in the process
• Utilize NNTZW to monitor or adjust product temperature as required
• Possess BMS access to respond acknowledge & answer temperature excursions in cold rooms
• Manage sample pulling process for work cell team of Finished packaging assembled pens & test kits for Aseptic Production
• Other accountabilities as assigned
• Ensure site compliance with cGMPs ISO standards & corporate & local SOPs
• Leading & coordinating day to day activities to meet KPI & customer requirements
• Develop & implement metrics for Material Handling process improvements with the Operations Area Specialists
• Coaching & development of Material Handling team members
• Proven ability to motivate & lead people
• Ensure tracking & reporting of relevant KPIs
• Lead investigations & root-cause analysis using Systematic Problem Solving
• Knowledge & experience in all Material Handling activities
• Manage Material Handling Board updates
• Workload Balancing
• Write review & approve SOPs etc
• Perform Process Confirmations of Material Handling activities
• Certified 4P Trainer
• Coordination of Put-Aways & material flow from docks
• Super User of PASX & SAP

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 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. Handles transport of hazardous materials. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required Associates Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment FDA regulated preferred preferred
• Leadership experience preferred preferred
• Experienced with participating in problem solving activities (e.g. cLEAN 1-Star) preferred
• Qualified to perform warehouse shift operator activities in general warehouse label control & cold storage preferred
• Ability to read write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred
• Computer competencies required include basic Microsoft knowledge: Outlook Power Point & Word preferred
• Experience with a computerized inventory system such as SAP a plus preferred
• Experience with planning & organizing managing priorities & checking results preferred
• Revising the work plan to meet daily work plan targets preferred
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred
• Supports & actively participates in event response activities for the process preferred
• Documents problems & works to bring them rapidly to solution preferred

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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