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Overview: In this role you lead a technical team in a 24/7 aseptic production environment, driving maintenance quality and process improvements. You’ll align daily activities with site strategy, ensuring equipment readiness and safety across formulation, wash and sterilization. You’ll mentor staff, manage performance, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver reliable production. The opportunity sits at the core of Novo Nordisk’s ambitious aseptic expansions, shaping the future of sterile manufacturing. Compensation / Benefits leading pay and annual performance bonus 14 paid holidays health insurance dental insurance vision insurance 8% 401K contribution with company match
Responsibilities: Oversee daily activities of the technical team and standardize practices across shifts Ensure equipment is designed, available, and capable to meet production needs Drive execution and improvement of technical tasks aligned with project/site targets Identify and implement continuous improvement to enhance equipment performance and quality Coordinate planning with development or manufacturing schedules Lead and coach direct reports to maintain a high-performing, collaborative team Provide ongoing feedback and accountability to improve team performance Facilitate technical discussions and problem solving Develop and implement dynamic KPIs for the area of responsibility Collaborate with leadership on training, development, performance management, and recruitment Ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk Way and safety/environmental requirements
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field may be substituted by an Associate’s degree with seven years of relevant experience High School Diploma or equivalent with nine years of relevant experience may also qualify Minimum five years of manufacturing, maintenance, or process experience Minimum three years of direct supervisory experience Demonstrated leadership in technical activities or improvement projects Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical utilities and production processes (e.g., compressed air, steam, water purification, filling, sterilization) Process improvement and project management experience; Six Sigma/lean experience preferred Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities and relate to diverse stakeholders leadership and people management communication collaboration across functions Compressor air, Steam systems, Chilled water, Pharmaceutical utilities Filling, Formulation, Sterilization, Water purification Assembly & Packaging

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Clayton, NC

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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