Manager, Operational Readiness
3 weeks ago
About the Department
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
What we offer you:
• 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 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
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Manage various critical operational readiness by building & leading the operations teams, leading SOP & job instruction creation, operations ramp up strategy & execution, lead tactical & long-term production processes & strategic initiatives to drive production readiness & ramp-up. Contribute to a positive, constructive & ambitious work environment in department leadership team as well as in own area of responsibility.
Relationships
Senior Project Manager.
Essential Functions
Manage operational aspects of the Project to include cost, quality & schedule requirements in area of responsibilityDevelop & lead an operations team including operators, specialists, & support personnel to support all new processesWork with local & global organization to develop an effective production ramp up strategy & lead the local team during executionDevelop the strategy with the expansion management team & line of business to ensure successful project executionInterface between the program & the line of business operations team ensuring alignment in preparation of production launchDevelop employees by providing resources, career development, coaching & feedbackDrive a safe workplace culture, ensuring safety & environmental requirements are metEnsure robust processes are in place to exceed all quality objectives, specifications & requirementsDrive project performance to meet business & stakeholder needsLead strategic activities to drive operational performance & process/technical improvements ensuring standardization across shift teamsElimination of issues & build simplicity into the processesSet direction by developing transparent process objectives based on site goalsDrive process performance to meet business & customer needsDrive operational standardization & collaboration across shift teams & departmentsProvide strategic resource planning to operating the process in a cLEAN wayOther accountabilities, as assigned Physical Requirements Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role). Development of People Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering/Economics/Business Administration or equivalent combination of education & work experience requiredMinimum seven (7) years in lean production manufacturing requiredMinimum five (5) years of proven leadership experience in Manufacturing, Engineering &/or Production requiredAdvanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience requiredKnowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts preferredUnderstanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts requiredDemonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills requiredExtensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules preferredProficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills requiredAbility to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects requiredAbility to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes requiredBasic understanding of contractual documents requiredAbility to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID's requiredThorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols requiredProven expertise in mentoring & development of people leaders, change management, planning & organizing, managing execution, & revising work plans for complex issues addressed by cross-functional teams preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.-
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