Facility Management Associate II

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Job description

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, 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 12 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

Provide & coordinate maintenance & services to the facility in a cost-effective manner. Works independently on projects of moderate complexity.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

Assists in management & execution of contracts for services while improving value

Maintains the facility & responds timely to building maintenance requests

Responsible for physical condition of building & grounds

Responsible for planning & performing work relating to general repair of buildings such as installing & relocating building or office fixtures & minor repairs to building, walls, floors, stairs, general carpentry, etc.

Routinely audits building & parking lot cleanliness & maintenance

May provide training, direction, and mentoring to team members when needed

Participates with spill response & first aid teams in coordination with EHS

Updates Facility Management share-point site & records

Supports execution of shipping, receiving & non-GMP warehouse tasks as needed

Provides back up support for waste management & fire protection systems

Follows all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other duties 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 driver's license.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required

May consider and associate's degree in engineering, Business, Planning, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in facilities maintenance or similar field required

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities maintenance or similar field required

Building maintenance experience required

Knowledge of security systems preferred

Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred

Participation in emergency response teams preferred

Pharmaceutical experience preferred

Good communication & writing skills preferred

Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems preferred

Valid driver's license & ability to drive box truck for movement of materials between NN sites preferred

Demonstrated ability 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.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.

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-. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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