Associate Supply Chain Engineer

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Life & Disability Insurance
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Employee Referral Awards
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

Position Purpose

This strategic role combines aspects of both supply chain & process improvement. Responsible for optimizing the NNPILP Supply Chain through support of data analysis, problem solving & execution of changes including technical improvement projects focused in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping.

Accountabilities

• Propose risk mitigation actions
• Review, adjust & update the programs according to the progress made on the established governance of the program to ensure: Sharing, monitoring, & control of the program
• Responsible for investigation & solution of quality problems in department such as: unscheduled events, deviations, etc.
• Provide engineering design support for Supply Chain facility/equipment changes & additions
• Carry out necessary investigations to optimize/ make operations more reliable
• Support data analysis, problem solving & execution of changes in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping
• Support continuous improvement projects, drive SPS to closure & identify any anomalies that have arisen & identify corrective actions
• Support transformation program strategies & projects in collaboration with Supply Chain management
  • Review, adjust & update the programs according to the progress made on the established governance of the program to ensure: Sharing, monitoring, & control of the program
  • Propose risk mitigation actions
  • Monitoring of the necessary resources needed for execution
• Other accountabilities, as assigned
• Monitoring of the necessary resources needed for execution
• Overseas operational training needs & performs training to ensure standards are met

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP’s
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing, supply chain or logistics experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of robotics & automation
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & presentations
• Experience/exposure to Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements
• Project Management experience
• Planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans
• Knowledge of supply chain systems such as SAP or equivalent

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability to travel internationally, as requested (up to 10%)
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands
• Handles transport of hazardous materials
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments
• Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Occasionally moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• Ability to adjust work schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones
• Must be ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.