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.
Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around 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
The hours for this position will be Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
The position will perform daily work assignments accurately, in a timely and safe manner. The position will have sound technical aptitude and perform multiple projects at a time. This position can work with a limited degree of supervision.
Relationships
To Reports Supervisor.
Essential Function
Support TrackWise project that are assigned to Material Management. Support immediate actions, Impact and Risk Analysis, Investigation and Root Cause
Support the Materials Management Team in absence of the Team Lead or Supervisor as needed
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Materials ERP System and Materials Processes and Procedures
Cross Trained in other area of Materials Management, provide support as needed
Mentor, train, support new Materials Management Team members and/or level lower level positions
Using FEFO basis, pick, stock, verify, identify inventory, or deliver materials as needed
Accurately pick, pack, ship and document all orders to meet customer order fulfillment requirements
Management of all work orders which includes printing, timely picking and staging of all materials, issuing materials to and closing work orders upon completion
Support column crating process
Support Lab materials replenishment reports
Support Freezer/Cooler PM's as needed
Communicate, maintain, and resolve any PO related issues within a timely manner
Achieve and maintain zero shipping errors and zero inventory variances
Monitor shipments for damage, breakage, or other problems and document circumstances immediately upon discovery
Manage and prepare domestic and international ambient and temperature-controlled shipments for delivery as requested
Complete required international documentation required per product and country
Coordinates shipments with outside vendors to establish pickup and delivery schedules and/or any resolution of issues
Ability to complete inventory cycle count activities as requested
Participate in daily/annual inventory cycle count activities as requested
Maintain inventory and associated records for all materials
Maintain inventory levels for shipping supply materials as needed
Ensure all delivery vehicles are unloaded properly and material is inspected per procedure and completing the Logbook entry
Responsible for ensuring all receipts are entered into the inventory system, labeled, and scanned into the appropriate locations
Maintain an orderly, organized, and safe work area
Scan and file packing list as required
Collect temperature monitoring devices from temperature monitored packaging and process per procedure
Confirm receiving area is clear and compliant per procedure prior to end of shift. Communicate any issues with your management team
Handle products using material handling equipment
Transport materials as needed or requested by supervisor between external local locations driving a straight truck
Transport packages in compliance with state, federal regulations, and Company Safety guidelines
Work with Materials Management employees to ensure the proper paperwork accompanies each shipment between buildings
Load company truck by properly placing and securing items. Unload company truck using material handling equipment when applicable. Assist Materials Management truck driver with loading and unloading when requested
Contact appropriate employee and/or department with receipt, pickup, and delivery details when applicable
Assist with Operations process and improvement projects
Ability to accurately follow procedures or with minimal direction
Ability to work effectively in team situations, cross-functionally, as well as independently
Excellent oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention-to-detail necessary in a cGMP environment
Proven ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills
Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with rapidly changing needs and requests
Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System, SOP, JA's, Safety requirements, and Environmental procedures
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
Regular, reliable attendance
Ability to work designated schedule, arriving on-time and communicating with your management team if your unable to attend a scheduled workday
Ability to work overtime as requested
Ability Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
Ability to work standing for approximately 80% of a typical working day
Ability to work on a mobile device, DSI scanner, or in front of a computer screen
Ability to work with hazardous or flammable materials (e.g., chemicals, acids, bases, dry ice etc.) so as not to endanger oneself or others
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements
Ability and means to travel between locations
Ability to participate in the on-call schedule rotation
Ability to work in cold storage cooler (2-8c), -20c freezer and monitor freezer alarm system as required
Participate in weekly QA audits
Maintain compliant by completing all training within the required timeline using Compliance Wire training system
Perform additional duties as requested
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be heating ventilation and air condition controlled. Working in a lab environment will require working with skin irritants, lung irritants, electrical equipment, sharp instruments, toxic materials, and hazardous waste. Safety procedures will be followed to minimize exposure, including clean room gowning.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent, required
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferred
8+ years of experience, required
3-years GMP experience, required
Must be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements
Prior experience operating warehouse equipment handheld scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) preferred
Prior cold storage material handling and alarm system monitoring preferred
Prior pharmaceutical or food manufacturing/processing, & cGMP experience, preferred
Prior computerized inventory management system knowledge, JD Edwards knowledge preferred
Prior DOT and IATA training preferred
Knowledge of International documentation compliance, INCO Terms, CI, HTS code, SLI and DG
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Teams knowledge preferred
Proven ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proactive initiative/mindset to foresee needs and value-added support/consideration
Ability to adapt to change and flex quickly
Technical Requirements
Ability to use Excel, Word, Outlook, and other office systems
Ability to attend training and apply learning on routine operation, maintenance and theory or laboratory instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
Ability to peer review data to ensure data is well organized with complete documentation
Proficient in operation of a wide variety of instrumentation and data systems
Ability to provide ideas and drive process improvements
Detail oriented with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines
Behavioral Requirements
Ability to see and hear, read, and write clear English
Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing
Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate manner
Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time
Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone
Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude and ability to work with others
Ability to process a large volume of work
Ability to effectively carry out and implement change
Ability to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs, or group needs
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
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.
