The PositionResponsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications that are required to operate. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper".
RelationshipsReports to Senior Project Manager - OFP.
Essential Functions- Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives
- Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers
- Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management
- Gather information about stakeholders' needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals
- Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements
- Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies
- Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems
- Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
- Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
- Support projects that involve specified application solutions
- Maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans
- Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
- Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications
- Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
- Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
- Implement effective Change Management
- Support Corporate, OFP, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
- Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way
- Other accountabilities as assigned
Physical RequirementsAbility to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education & experience required
- Minimum of five (5) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility and/or packaging systems a plus
- Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA preferred
- Proven expertise, (e.g. project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion a plus
