Operations Area Specialist - SDF (2nd shift)

Novo Nordisk • Durham, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing industry, required
• In lieu of BS degree + five (5) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing industry
• In lieu of BS degree + five (5) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or GED with nine (9) years of experience in a manufacturing industry
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements, preferred
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & in presentations, preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & can use multiple methods to train & coach others, preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP & LIMS, preferred
• Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results & revising work plans, preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as a process advocate, coordinating daily schedule with Work Cell Leaders & support groups, removing barriers & enabling processes to run optimally
• Serves as coach & mentor for team members related to oral finished production, behavior & mindset by Visualizing / tracking events & actions
• Confirming that operators understand & follow processes & procedures
• Verifying solutions work & are shared across shifts
• Executes process confirmations of SOP’s & JI’s used on shift & work with process teams to proactively improve quality & compliance
• Resolves / elevates issues related to systems such as ADP, PAS-X & SAP
• Implement process improvements
• Observes & enforces all safety & environmental requirements
• Manages development planning & training process for operators on shift
• Assists with coordination of maintenance tasks on the line
• Handles simple deviations & assists with unplanned production issues
• Assists with Sample coordination
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level