Novo Nordisk - Clayton, NC
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Clayton, NC
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
About the position
The position involves supporting standard manufacturing applications and processes in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation at Novo Nordisk. The role focuses on improving the reliability of process control systems to meet customer, business, and regulatory requirements through various activities, including people and equipment focus, and acting as a standards 'Gatekeeper'.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production employees remain knowledgeable in MES applications
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Support maintenance and improvements to MES and related systems
- Demonstrate awareness of systematic problem-solving in everyday life
- Schedule and execute plans in coordination with operations schedules
- Maintain understanding of site MES and related systems as changes and upgrades occur
- Adhere to automation standards and implement necessary changes to automation-related specifications and maintenance plans
- Support MES Engineers
- Assist in coaching and training colleagues and stakeholders
- Operate in compliance with a quality first mindset
- Implement process changes as assigned by manager
- Investigate process deviations as assigned by manager
- Work closely with operations to identify process gaps and focus on continuous improvement
- Support corporate, IFP, local IT, and local stakeholder initiatives and projects
- Other accountabilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred
- Knowledgeable in PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, and general controls
- Knowledgeable in Six Sigma/Lean methodologies and use of systematic problem-solving tools preferred
- Knowledge in planning/organization, follow-up, and completion is a plus
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Familiarity with Six Sigma/Lean methodologies
Benefits
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- 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 and 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
