Maintenance Planner II

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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

Based on assigned area of accountability will be required to either assist with all elements of developing a reliability-centered maintenance organization related to expansion project or if supporting a fully operational area, will be required to reduce the time for technicians to perform maintenance work by anticipating, planning & coordinating maintenance jobs & projects. Support training for lower-level peers.

Relationships

Reports to (Senior) Manager.

Essential Functions

• Scopes maintenance jobs to include needed resources, criticality of work & duration of task
• Leads development of planning & scheduling processes & SOP development
• Maintains SAP master data & maintenance plans for assigned processes
• Prepares work packages for maintenance technicians to include required documents, parts, specialized tools & safety requirements
• Process confirmation of maintenance work vs. plan
• Works with logistics & operations to schedule planned maintenance activities
• Evaluates the effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks & frequencies
• Seeks opportunities to improve maintenance tactics & strategies
• Participates in work order reviews to identify recurring failures
• Documents review to include non-conformity support, change request support & SOP review
• Supports reliability team response activities for assigned process(es), to include documenting identified problems & working to provide quick resolution
• Participates in plant Shutdown Team planning & execution
• Follows 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 drivers license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• May consider an Associate's degree from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required
• Minimum of five (5) 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
• Excellent maintenance craft skills & working knowledge of metrology preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of cLEAN and/or reliability excellence preferred. Ability & experience with automated records systems such as SAP, schematics, wiring diagrams & other technical documents preferred
• Knowledge of maintenance spare parts process and best practices preferred
• Computer literacy: excellent computer skills to include Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint & Word) required. Proficiency in SAP PM & MM modules 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
• Other accountabilities as assigned

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.