Supply Chain Engineer - Manufacturing/Warehouse

About the position

This strategic role combines aspects of both supply chain & process improvement. It is responsible for optimizing the NNPILP Supply Chain through data analysis, problem solving and execution of changes including technical improvement projects focused in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping. This role will also serve as a technical expert and lead for Supply Chain for site various projects.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis, problem solving and execution of changes in Planning, Warehousing, Procurement, & Shipping
• Execute transformation program strategies and projects in collaboration with Supply Chain management
• Define key activities or improvement projects and propose the associated deadlines, including the pre-requisites and interfaces with other projects or programs
• Secure decision making throughout the program to assure deadlines are met
• Adjust and update the programs according to the progress made on the established governance of the program to ensure sharing, monitoring, and control of the program
• Propose risk mitigation actions and communicate at different levels of the organization
• Monitoring of the necessary resources needed for execution
• Leads continuous improvement projects, drive SPS to closure and identify any anomalies that have arisen and identify corrective actions
• Carry out necessary investigations to optimize/make operations more reliable
• Provide engineering design support for Supply Chain facility/equipment changes & additions
• Serve as the technical expert in Warehouse automation
• Overseas operational training needs and performs training to ensure standards are met
• Responsible for investigation & solution of quality problems in department such as: unscheduled events, deviations, etc.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain required
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing, supply chain or logistics experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Project Management experience a plus
• Proven experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements required
• Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in SAP or equivalent required
• Experience with robotics and automation a plus
• Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's a plus
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing & presentations preferred
• Experience planning, organizing, managing execution, checking results, & revising work plans preferred
• Strong communication skills across multiple organizational levels preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management experience
• Experience with robotics and automation
• Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, & application of GMP's

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 & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards