Production Engineering Manager, Koriyama Factory

Are you an experienced Production Engineering Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence and leading a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Novo Nordisk. Read on and apply today for a life-changing career.
About the department
The Koriyama Factory (KFA) Production Engineering & Facilities (PE&F) department is a vital component of the organization, overseeing the management and development of production engineering processes and facilities. The department plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the production infrastructure at KFA. This involves ensuring the efficient and effective operation of production facilities, as well as leading the engineering initiatives to optimize production processes. The department focuses on driving innovation, reliability, and sustainable practices within the production environment, aligning its efforts with the broad er methodical g oals of the organization.
The position
As a Production Engineering Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of production engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective production processes.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, quality, and safety in the production area.
• Monitor and assess production data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production engineering with thorough comprehension in electrical and mechanical fields.
• Experience as manager with strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluency in Japanese and proficiency in English at a business level is essential.

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We're inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things - from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we're all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment.
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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.
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