Shift Manager (3rd Shift Packaging) - SDF

Novo Nordisk • Durham, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Position Lead, coach, & mentor shift process teams to execute production plans to meet quality, customer & business objectives. Coordinates with contractors, engineers & other providers as well as internal stakeholders for the success of OFP Site Durham. Relationships Reports to Senior Manager, Bulk or Packaging. Essential Functions Create a safe, productive, & engaging workplace Promote adherence to all quality objectives, specifications, & requirements Coach, mentor & develop employees within department/team Provide direction, prioritization, & 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, & continuously improve Support training on procedures & other relevant tasks Coordinate & ensure proper In Process Checks & sampling Confirm & manage standards 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 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education & industry equivalent experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of proven Leadership experience or for internal candidates, successful completion of NN leadership talent development program (i.e.: GROW) required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing industry, FDA regulated preferred
• Demonstrated experience using systematic approaches to problem solving & decision making required
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, setting priority, managing execution, checking results, & revising the work plan preferred

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of Bulk Processing experience (Bulk Production only) preferred
• Ability to read, write & understand complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred
• Computer expertise in the following applications: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Access, PLCs, PAS-X preferred
• Experience utilizing process improvement or Lean manufacturing tools, or Six Sigma methodologies required

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, & mentor shift process teams to execute production plans to meet quality, customer & business objectives.
• Coordinates with contractors, engineers & other providers as well as internal stakeholders for the success of OFP Site Durham.
• Create a safe, productive, & engaging workplace
• Promote adherence to all quality objectives, specifications, & requirements
• Coach, mentor & develop employees within department/team
• Provide direction, prioritization, & 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, & continuously improve
• Support training on procedures & other relevant tasks
• Coordinate & ensure proper In Process Checks & sampling
• Confirm & manage standards
• Other accountabilities, 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: Manager