Maintenance Planner I / II - FFEx (Multiple Openings) at Novo Nordisk

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.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our team. This position is being posted at level one, but exceptional candidates who meet the qualifications may be considered for placement at level two.
 

The Position

Manage planned maintenance backlog to drive efficiencies in the maintenance organization. Support a specific functional area, e.g., Utilities, Aseptic Production, Assembly/Packaging, or Warehouose Operations. Act as SME for maintenance plan creation and revisions. Collaborate with key maintenance, storeroom, and operations stakeholders to establish planned maintenance program for greenfield project.

 

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

 

Essential Functions

Maintain SAP master data & maintenance plans for assigned processes

Prepare PM work packages for maintenance technicians to include required documents, parts & specialized tools

Process confirmation of preventive maintenance (PMs)

Work with logistics & operations to schedule planned maintenance activities

Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks & frequencies

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance tactics & strategies

Participate in work order reviews to identify recurring failures

Document review to include Non-Conformity (NC) support, Change Request (CR) support & SOP review

Support reliability team response activities for assigned process(es), to include documenting identified problems & working to provide quick resolution

Participate in plant Closedown Team planning & execution

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 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

High School Diploma or equivalent required

May consider an associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required           

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment             

Knowledgeable in at least one of the following systems/utilities required: HVAC, aseptic processes, automated assembly, automated packaging, compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, fermentation, sterilization, water purification preferred  

Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems preferred        

Excellent maintenance craft skills preferred     

Knowledgeable in fundamentals of Clean and/or reliability excellence preferred    

Computer Literacy: Excellent computer skills to include SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required       

Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred    

Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills preferred        

Demonstrable experience with the planning of maintenance activities preferred       

Excellent communication skills 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.