Senior Manager, EHS

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 help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In North Carolina, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities responsible for different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate, and develop the EHS team to support the site in all areas related to each team member's expertise and drive accountability and results according to the Novo Nordisk Way.
• Support expansion projects in global and local initiatives, including writing/developing programs and training where applicable.
• Collaborate and maintain cross-functional relationships with Global Security, Global EHS, local authorities, and the NNPILP sites.
• Responsible for the site Life Safety Systems and ISO14001 Environmental Management system.
• Lead the role development and selection of core members to build the site EHS team and HSR.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations and all Federal, State, and local safety standards.
• Responsible for the site ISO18001 OHSA Management System, OSHA 300 log, and EHS Portal.
• Responsible for the ISO 45001 program for Occupational Health & Safety.
• Lead development of site environmental & safety strategies.
• Monitor & report site performance within environment, health, & safety.
• Responsible for site environmental permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, etc.).
• Advise, assist, analyze, and audit processes/practices to mitigate EHS hazards, including documenting findings and corrective actions in the site Action Item registry.
• Responsible for site emergency response, including equipment inspections & site drill coordination.
• Establish & maintain waste management programs & ensure site compliance with the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act requirements.
• Drive sustainability & Circular for Zero initiatives through global & local collaboration.
• Responsible for Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety programs, and Emergency Response Team for the organization.
• Manage external vendors.
• Monitor & maintain safety systems.
• Collaborate with internal & external resources to improve ergonomic programs (e.g., WorkWise, Ergo masterplan).
• Responsible for site GLP-1 security for all waste streams (including those for API).
• Continue process improvement using cLEAN tools.
• Responsible for adherence to milestones, project portfolio, budget, and audits.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Development of People

• Supervisory responsibilities include ensuring that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP) with annual goals and measurements consistent with business priorities.
• Ensure interim reviews are held so that work is focused on priorities and personnel understand their level of accountability.
• Ensure IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans for all reporting personnel to enable goal achievement and capability to assume increased responsibility.
• Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of safety & environmental health experience, preferably in a large industrial manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of general state, federal & local safety & environmental regulations.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Good presentation & organizational skills preferred.
• Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

Physical Requirements

• May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift.
• May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role.
• May require color vision based on role.
• May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

Benefits

• 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 14 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.