Technical Area Specialist
Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Clayton
Posted on: July 19, 2025
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Job Description:
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
embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for
millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three
pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for
fulfilling 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 that is responsible for 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. 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 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 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 Coach, support, and develop
technical competencies on shift needed to support successful
execution of production and maintenance processes. Relationships
Reports to Manager. Essential Functions Acts as a maintenance
advocate, coordinating daily schedule, removing barriers and
enabling maintenance to run optimally Serves as coach and technical
mentor for maintenance technicians Execute process confirmation of
maintenance standards used on shift and work with process team to
find ideas to proactively improve quality and compliance Coach
maintenance Event Response process Visualize/track events and
actions Confirm maintenance technicians understand and follow
processes Check that solutions are verified to work and shared
across shifts Manage development plan for maintenance technicians
on shift Execute shift maintenance plan, review and close work
orders Ensure maintenance work is properly documented in SAP and
log-books Implements process improvements Follow all safety &
environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other
accountabilities as assigned Physical Requirements Moves equipment
&/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility
using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects
manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up
to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 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 &/or hazardous
materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally
performs critical job functions in extremely cold work
environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces
for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work
in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally
works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam
for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver’s
license. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field of
study from an accredited university required May consider an
Associate’s Degree in a technical field of study from an accredited
university required with a minimum of seven (7) years of
maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in a
pharmaceutical manufacturing environment May consider a High School
Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of
maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in a
pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Minimum of five (5) years
of maintenance or manufacturing experience required, preferably in
a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Leadership experience
(direct or indirect) preferred Knowledgeable in one or more of the
following high-speed or automated systems: Filling, Formulation,
Inspection, Assembly, Bulk manufacturing, Packaging, Utilities, or
HVAC preferred Experience driving process improvements/design using
systematic methodologies preferred, preferably Lean and Six Sigma
Proven expertise in mentoring/developing, change management,
planning/organizing, managing execution, and revising the work plan
for complex problems solved 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 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for
accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the
status of applications.
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