Work Cell Leader 1 - SDF (A/B Shift)

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. 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 fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies - Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

About the Role

Leads the day-to-day activities of shopfloor personnel in accordance with the Novo Nordisk way. Ensures the safe and effective operation of one or more work cells, while maintaining a high level of focus on Quality. Ensures production processes are executed per plans and resolves any issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute production plans by leading the operation, monitoring, and controlling equipment, systems, and processes within one or more work cells.
• Help facilitate a productive, engaging, and safe working environment.
• Set up the next team for success.
• Coordinate maintenance activities.
• Lead team in Event Response/RCA.
• Schedule work cell resources, including breaks, lunches, and other activities.
• Address any safety, quality, staffing, or personnel issues and escalate to manager as necessary.
• Monitor performance and completion of training to ensure the competency level of work cell team members.
• Ensure team members are trained in accordance with standards.
• Responsible for cGMP documentation.
• Provide performance review input for work cell team members as required by manager.
• Spend 50% - 75% of time performing as an operator in the designated work cell process(es).
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions.
• Routinely operates and inspects manufacturing equipment using hands.
• Strap and unstrap pallets using hands.
• Must be able 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.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials.
• May be required to wear latex gloves.
• May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site.
• May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role.
• Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection.
• May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license and operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• BioWork graduate preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the manufacturing industry required; in a pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry, preferred.
• Qualified to perform operator activities on work cell equipment required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to detail preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor team members in processes, preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Experience with planning and organizing, managing execution, checking results, and revising the work plan to meet daily work plan targets a plus.

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