Maintenance Optimization Area Specialist (Automation Warehouse)

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 The Position Coach, support & develop all necessary technical competencies of shift personnel in order to support successful execution of processes. Relationships Reports Manager, Technical Support (AP or FP). Essential Functions Improve MTTR for all production lines by: Owning & improving organization & clarity of parts & functional locations in SAP Improving MWDs, FITs & other Maintenance Standards Improving MTBF for all production lines by: Reviewing unplanned maintenance & improving Maintenance Plans Moving Maintenance Culture towards Condition Based & Predictive Maintenance Driving Planned Maintenance efficiency through MN Boards, MRP & Maintenance Review Reduce Maintenance Cost by: Acting as Site Liaison for OEM - including Parts Complaints, ASL agreements, coordinating with other sites & monthly meetings Improving Stakeholder Relations with Production Teams, Maintenance Planning, Reliability & Metrology by utilizing the NN Way 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 Bachelor's Degree in technical field or industry equivalent experience preferred Minimum of seven (7) years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, or equivalent industry/military experience required Experience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies. LEAN & Six Sigma strongly preferred preferred Experience creating/improving FIT/MWDs required Knowledgeable in one or more of the following high-speed, automated systems: Filling, Formulation, Inspection, Assembly & Packaging preferred Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.