About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:

• 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 12 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

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
Project Phase: Assist with all elements of developing a reliability-centered maintenance organization. Operations Phase: Reduce time required for technicians to perform maintenance work by anticipating, planning & coordinating maintenance jobs & projects.
Relationships
Manager, Planning & Reliability Engineering.
Essential Functions

• Maintain SAP master data & maintenance plans for assigned processes
• Prepare PM work packages for maintenance technicians to include required documents, parts & specialized tools
• Process confirmation of PMs
• Work with logistics & operations to schedule planned maintenance activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks & frequencies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance tactics & strategies
• Review work orders to identify recurring failures
• Document review to include Non-Conformity (NC) support, Change Request (CR) support & SOP review
• Participation in plant Closedown Team planning & execution
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements
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 drivers license.
Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field, or equivalent industrial, military or vocational training required
• Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience (pharmaceutical industry preferred) required
• Knowledgeable in at least one of the following systems: compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, fermentation, sterilization, water purification & packaging preferred
• Excellent maintenance craft skills preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of reliability excellence preferred
• Computer Literacy: Excellent computer skills to include: SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting. Supports & actively participates in event response activities for the process. Documents problems & works to bring them rapidly to solution preferred
• Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills preferred
• Demonstrable experience with the planning of maintenance activities preferred
• Excellent communication skills preferred

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.