Bachelor's degree in a technical field required; Associate's or High School diploma with extensive experience may be considered.
Minimum of five years in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process, or equivalent industry experience.
At least three years of direct supervisory experience required; leadership in technical activities may be considered.
Familiarity with systems like Compressed Air, Steam, and Pharmaceutical Utilities is essential.
Experience with process improvement methodologies such as cLEAN® and Six Sigma is preferred.
Strong mentoring and planning skills are advantageous.
Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage daily activities of the technical team and ensure standardized practices across shifts.
Oversee equipment design and availability to meet production requirements.
Execute and improve technical tasks aligned with project targets.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for equipment performance.
Coordinate scheduling with development and manufacturing timelines.
Lead and coach team members to foster a high-performing environment.
Drive technical discussions and problem-solving initiatives.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
Access to comprehensive safety and environmental protocols.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
The Position
Lead and manage assigned technical team in a 24/7 operations environment, to include overseeing day-to-day activities, optimizing processes, equipment and systems for efficiency, availability and quality. Manage team members and ensure alignment with the overall strategy of the organization, while implementing strategies and goals set by higher-level managers to contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Relationships
Reports to Senior Manager or Manager.
Essential Functions
Manage daily activities of the assigned technical team & ensure practices are standardized across shifts as needed and aligned with the department strategies
Ensure responsible equipment is designed, available, capable & accessible to meet production & business requirements
Ensure execution & improvement of technical tasks in alignment with project or site targets based on assigned area of responsibility
Identify continuous improvement opportunities & implement resulting process improvements to maintain & improve equipment performance & quality
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with development or manufacturing schedules
Manage, lead & coach direct reports to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment
Provide continuous feedback, structure & accountability to improve team performance
Drive technical discussion & problem solving
Create, develop, define & implement dynamic key performance indicators for areas of responsibility
Collaborate with department leadership for oversight of training, development, coaching, performance management, recruitment & employee relations
Govern behaviour based on the Novo Nordisk Way
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability 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).
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technical field from an accredited university required
May consider an Associate's degree in technical field from an accredited university required with seven (7) years of experience working in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process or equivalent industry experience
May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent required with nine (9) years of experience working in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process or equivalent industry experience required
Minimum of three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required
May consider demonstrated leadership experience related to technical activities or improvement project initiatives
Knowledgeable in the following systems: Compressed Air, Steam, Chilled Water, Pharmaceutical Utilities, Filling, Formulation, Sterilization, Water Purification, Assembly & Packaging. Driver for process improvement/design via cLEAN® & Six Sigma methodologies preferred
Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred
Ability to relate well to a wide cross section of stakeholders preferred
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
