Technical Area Specialist

Novo Nordisk • Durham, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Coach, support, and develop technical competencies on shift needed to support successful execution of production and maintenance processes. Relationships Reports to Manager. Essential Functions Acts as a maintenance advocate, coordinating daily schedule, removing barriers and enabling maintenance to run optimally Serves as coach and technical mentor for maintenance technicians Execute process confirmation of maintenance standards used on shift and work with process team to find ideas to proactively improve quality and compliance Coach maintenance Event Response process Visualize/track events and actions Confirm maintenance technicians understand and follow processes Check that solutions are verified to work and shared across shifts Manage development plan for maintenance technicians on shift Execute shift maintenance plan, review and close work orders Ensure maintenance work is properly documented in SAP and log books Implements process improvements Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other accountabilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider an Associate’s Degree in a technical field of study from an accredited university required with a minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• 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 driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience (direct or indirect) preferred
• Knowledgeable in one or more of the following high-speed or automated systems: Filling, Formulation, Inspection, Assembly, Bulk manufacturing, Packaging, Utilities, or HVAC preferred
• Experience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies preferred, preferably Lean and Six Sigma
• Proven expertise in mentoring/developing, change management, planning/organizing, managing execution, and revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as a maintenance advocate, coordinating daily schedule, removing barriers and enabling maintenance to run optimally
• Serves as coach and technical mentor for maintenance technicians
• Execute process confirmation of maintenance standards used on shift and work with process team to find ideas to proactively improve quality and compliance
• Coach maintenance Event Response process
• Visualize/track events and actions
• Confirm maintenance technicians understand and follow processes
• Check that solutions are verified to work and shared across shifts
• Manage development plan for maintenance technicians on shift
• Execute shift maintenance plan, review and close work orders
• Ensure maintenance work is properly documented in SAP and log books
• Implements process improvements
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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: Mid Level