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.
Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
What we offer you:
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.
The Position
A department coordinator's primary duty is to support the administrative operations in the functional area, including data collection and metric reporting system and act as a liaison between key executives and employees.
Relationships
Reports to: Supervisor, Supply Chain - Planning
Essential Functions
• Collect, analyze & enter data regarding the performance and use of material, processes, and equipment• Organize and/or creating visual representations (spreadsheets, reports, PowerPoint presentations, etc.)• Utilize ERP systems (JDE) and additional databases to perform short-term and long-term forecast analysis• Complete projects and special assignments• Establish objectives• Determine priorities• Time Management• Ability to work cross-functionally and to gain cooperation of both internal and external team• Monitor progress of projects• Make adjustments to plans• Order, receive, and coordinate logistics of supplies• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and redesigning processes• Mentor lower-level Department Coordinators• Implement changes and manage visual communications/controls for production and gathering areas• Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be heating ventilation and air condition controlled."
Qualifications
- Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED, required
- Technical Certificate or higher, strongly preferred
- 5+ Years Relevant experience required
- GMP Experience, Preferred
- Technical Requirements:
- Proficient in all and MS Office Suite applications - Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc. (intermediate/advanced experience)
- SharePoint a plus
- Knowledge of and experience using Global Trackwise QMS software
- Manage and appropriately prioritize workload across multiple clients, projects, and work activities to meet business commitments, deadlines, client expectations, and project goals
- Accurately manage inventory based on transactional volume and resource utiliza-tion.
- Work with cross-functional teams (i.e. finance, materials management, and legal) to ensure materials that are expired or rejected are addressed accordingly to con-tractual obligations and other regulatory requirements
- Establish and lead supply chain related communications internally and externally, including meetings for kick-off and process updates, and any other communication touch points necessary to coordinate and monitor project activities related to materials
- Track supply chain project tasks and client activities to improve systems, processes, and customer relationships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to be proactive with calendar management and meeting preparation and planning
- Ability to be self-motivated, process oriented, and customer focused
- Professional demeanor and the ability to always interact with internal/external customers in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to evaluate and correct general administrative problems/exercise good discretion and judgment when problem solving administrative issues
- Ability to always handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to utilize different video conferencing and collaboration platforms" i.e. Teams, Zoom, or phone
- Must be a team player and willing to participate in "task teams" to accomplish projects as needed
- Ability to prioritize and multitask, pay attention to detail, work under pressure and meet tight timelines
- Weekend and after hours work may be required at times
- Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to see and hear, read, and write clear English
- Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate manner
- Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time
- Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone
- Detail oriented with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines
- Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and ability to work with others
- Ability to process a large volume of work
- Ability to effectively carry out and implement change
- Ability to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs, or group needs
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.
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What We Do
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease.
We are powered by technology. Our Global Research Technologies, Medical Devices as a software, and Data Science teams are on the cutting edge of developing and supporting our life-saving medications.
Why Work With Us
Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.
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