Senior Manager, cLEAN Operations

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

Develop a culture of daily continuous improvement at site Clayton by coaching & leading cLEAN® partners who support each business function. Responsible for ensuring line of business can translate "operating in a cLEAN® way" into actions & results. Champion for & model of cLEAN® mindset; ability to mentor & coach both cLEAN® partners & leaders in line of business in cLEAN® methodology.

Relationships

Reports to Director, People & Organization.

Essential Functions

• Teach, coach & mentor direct reports to develop the cLEAN® maturity to include driving the day-to-day process management systems (PS@Shopfloor)
• Develop & coach leaders to manage processes & projects "in a cLEAN® way" in alignment with the Product Supply mission statement
• Direction, coaching & mentoring to Star project leaders (example: 3S, 2S)
• Coach/mentor managers & sponsors for proper 2 & 3-Star utilization
• Facilitate VSM processes to support projects, director & site level strategy
• Establish & maintain an effective site cLEAN® Academy
• Coach & mentor project managers & managers in the cLEAN® methodologies
• Serve as process improvement change agent & resource for the site
• Serve as the liaison with the corporate cLEAN® office as well as PS & IFP cLEAN® networks to share information, standards & best practices
• Facilitate major site investigations & perform other activities as required
• Manage department in accordance with the NNWay
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other 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 o f People

Supervisory. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or related field of study from an accredited university required
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in the areas of Operations or Quality required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading & coaching in a LEAN environment required
• Experienced change agent able to inspire others & to change the thinking of others at multiple levels of an organization required
• Demonstrated LEAN mindset & understanding of the application of LEAN tools & thinking in a manufacturing organization
• Solid understanding of LEAN principles & ability to apply LEAN/Six Sigma concepts to improve business results required
• Ability to support A3 problem solving & LEAN Shopfloor management systems preferred
• Ability to work cross functionally & lead internal consultants to enable change & improvements across administrative & production functions ranging from Quality/QC, Business Support (Logistics, Warehouse, IT, EHS, Finance), Production Support (Automation, Facilities Maintenance, Maintenance Planning & Calibration, RCM, Investment Projects), HR, Aseptic & Finished Production, & Project organizations required

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.