Environmental Health and Professional DFP Job

Job Description

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 95 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.
Help us bring quality to life. We are currently seeking top talent for our two pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Clayton, NC.
Working at our filling and finishing facility (DFP)
Make What Matters
Our 457,000 square foot aseptic “fill and finish” manufacturing facility in Clayton, NC, currently employs more than 850 people. The facility is part of a global network of manufacturing sites responsible for several key steps in the diabetes treatment manufacturing process, including sterile formulation, filling, inspection, device assembly and packaging.
Producing medicines is a special responsibility. Our employees are passionate about what they do, knowing that their work makes a difference to millions of people who rely on our products every day.
Join us and help make what matters.
Position Purpose:
Provide leadership & support in attaining a safe working environment, provide direct support for production & maintenance, collect & report environmental data & serve as a back up to the Environmental Coordinator.
Accountabilities:

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Implementation of safety programs.
• Support Production & Maintenance with safety management (20% time commitment).
• Provide safety expertise & solutions to all managers & projects for resolving known or potential issues.
• Provide safety training & tools for the core processes to improve safety performance.
• Communicate safety performance statistics on a monthly/weekly basis.
• Review all recordable accidents & coach root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions departments.
• Serve as a back up to the Environmental Coordinator.
• Provide backup support for the ISO14001 environmental management system.
• Increase the awareness of safety through various communication tools.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year in a safety environment
• Full knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Good communication & writing skills
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Good skills in root cause analysis for analyzing accidents.
• Working knowledge of OSHAS 18001.
• Emergency Management / planning knowledge & experience.
• Pharmaceutical experience a plus.

Physical and other requirements:

• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 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.
• Corrected vision to 20/30.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment & can work atop elevated positions.
• Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials
• Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.
• Occasionally positions self 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.
• Ability to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks.

Life-Changing Careers with Novo Nordisk
With a local presence for more than 25 years, Novo Nordisk is one of the largest employers in Johnston County, with over 1,200 highly-skilled and dedicated employees working in Clayton and a diverse, global workforce of more than 40,000.
We aspire to operate in a socially responsible way, and we are committed to offering a healthy and engaging workplace. Our Clayton manufacturing facilities have been honored as a FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work For 10 years in a row. Other recent employer honors include the ISPE Company of the Year, the Triangle Business Journal Healthiest Employers in the Triangle and the NC Department of Labor 2 Million Hour Safety Award. Approximately 19% of our Clayton employees are veterans, and we offer year-round opportunities to give back to the community.
If you’re looking for a life-changing career with real impact, join our team and help us defeat diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases.
At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Novo Nordisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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.
Requisition ID: 60585BR
State/Provinces: Clayton
Job Category: Engineering