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Metrology Process Lead - Planning
- Novo Nordisk (Clayton, NC)
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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 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
Improve & support the safe & effective completion of calibrations. Support troubleshooting, problem solving, & project implementation for measuring equipment. Ensure compliance with cGMPs as well as local & corporate requirements for calibration compliance.
Please note this role will start as a M-F day shift; The current hours are 0700 to 1530 with flexibility required dependent upon the needs of the company and project demands.
Relationships
Reports to Supervisor/Manager.
Essential Functions
+ Lead, conduct, & participate in systematic problem solving. Support cross-functional investigations in all customer areas
+ Evaluate measuring equipment performance & effectiveness of tasks & frequencies; respond to potential issues
+ Review Calibration orders for accuracy & completeness & perform Technical Completion (TECO) & Usage Decisions (UD)) of work orders in SAP
+ Own continuous improvement & equipment reliability plans. Provide coaching & support to metrology technicians & process owners for measuring equipment
+ Accurately perform complex mathematical formulas relating to calibrations
+ Write & maintain standard work for calibration methods
+ Design/Re-design/Evaluate/Optimize metrology systems & equipment
+ Perform complex calibrations in the areas of temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass & frequency. Maintain critical metrology equipment & tools. Assists in department planning
+ Lead Shutdown execution in close collaboration with the Metrology Planner
+ Develop work packages & creates plans to support metrology technicians to include required documents, parts, & specialized tools or equipment
+ Ensure team members are trained to corporate requirements. Monitor performance & the completion of training of the technicians, Attain & maintain certification provided by corporate as the Metrology Trainer
+ Address safety, quality, staffing, or personnel issues & escalate to Supervisor if necessary
+ Provide performance review input for team members as requested by Supervisor
+ Follow all safety and 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 drivers license.
Qualifications
+ Associate’s degree from an accredited university required
+ Minimum of seven (7) years relevant metrology/calibration work experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries required
+ May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant metrology/calibration work experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industries required
+ Experience using electronic calibration management systems such as SAP, Blue Mountain RAM, ProCal, MAXIMO, etc. required
+ Demonstrates a high level of organization in task management required
+ Proficiency in the following areas: Metrology, Instrumentation & Controls, Electro-Mechanical systems, & Electronics preferred
+ Calibrate the following parameters: temperature, pressure, conductivity, humidity, pH, TOC, flow, mass & frequency preferred
+ Able to read & apply schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents Experience investigating GMP calibration or instrument failures preferred
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SAP, PM & OM Modules preferred
+ Demonstrates logical planning for task execution and follow-up preferred
+ Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving and troubleshooting preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
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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