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 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
Serve as a core member of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in providing direct support to one or more operations areas, provide guidance and coaching to other EHS team members and site operations leadership, and provide expertise on numerous EHS aspects in accordance with education and experience. Ability to serve as site CVP Partner with establishment and oversight of all health and safety programs and backup to site EHS Lead.
Relationships
Reports to Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
Own proper execution of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations (Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, etc.) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) across the site and/or area of responsibilityProvide expert guidance on chemical hazards, including material compatibility, chemical interactions, & suitable safeguards from said hazards, such as appropriate PPE or engineering controlsConsult on engineering designs as they pertain to safety & provide relevant input into the required safety features (materials of construction, relief devices, emergency stops, inherently safer design, etc.)Lead & coach others on execution of risk assessment methodologies (Workplace Risk Assessments, What-if, HAZOP, FMEA), as well as layer of protection analysis (LOPA)Develop, share knowledge and experience, and manage various programs for life safety functions & systems (Work Permitting, LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Safety Interlocks Systems, PPE, etc.) and Incident Investigation programLead obtaining & maintaining ISO 45001 certification consistent with the overall organization for the sitePrepare in-depth analysis for leadership in relation to goals & KPIs, to include trending of EHS & PSM site/department goals to drive optimal performance and continuous improvementManage and/or lead complex cross-functional projects/ initiatives, both short & long-term, with stakeholdersSupport EHS functions such as Emergency Response, Fire/Life Safety, and First Aid teamsOwn injury case management within area of support in collaboration with Occupational HealthAttend Novo Nordisk network meetings on a routine basis and provide SME input for Site Clayton while actively collaborating and sharing best practices with other CVP and SVP partnersOwn and ensure that psycho-social aspects of health & safety are being recognized & addressed while working closely with the People & Organization (P&O) teamProvide guidance on the Industrial Hygiene (IH) program to ensure compliance of applicable exposure limits within local regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk standardsPartner with Occupational Health on surveillance monitoring requirements and any other IH contractor relationshipsFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther duties, as assignedPhysical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or relevant field of study from an accredited university requiredMay consider Master's Degree or accredited professional certification (CSP, GSP, PE or CIH) with (5) years of direct safety experience required, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environmentMay consider an Associate's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or relevant technical field of study from an accredited university with nine (9) years of direct safety experience required, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environmentMay consider High School Diploma or equivalent with eleven (11) years of direct safety experience required, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environmentMinimum seven (7) years of experience within complex manufacturing, preferably chemical or pharmaceutical environment requiredKnowledge of requirements/expectations from authorities e.g. OSHA requiredAbility to provide support for a 24/7 operational business requiredExcellent verbal & written communication skills, presentation skills, computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Risk Assessment tools) requiredDemonstrate ability to develop, manage & achieve action plans through communication & collaboration skills requiredExperience building strong working relationships, ability to lead task & project teams as well as ability to manage a changing work environment with constant changing requirements requiredDemonstrate appreciative feedback style and appreciate other team members & their contributions preferredDemonstrate a disciplined approach to problem solving that is based on data & facts & is consistent with vision/business goals & values requiredDemonstrate ability to own the results of individual actions & team's activities while modeling the company values requiredDemonstrate ability to lead &/or support incident investigations within area or across multiple departments preferredExtensive working knowledge & practical experience with life safety systems (i.e. LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Line Break, etc.) and chemical safety requiredDemonstrate understanding of chemical hazards & the OSHA PSM standard requiredWorking knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems &/or gas detection systems requiredWe 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.
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