Production Training Instructor

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 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, 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
Responsible for production employee training to include on-the-job training, skills training, & some classroom training in production areas. Participates in the development & implementation of new training programs & may introduce new processes & sequences for manufacturing areas. Performs audits to measure the effectiveness of training programs. May monitor trainees & re-train employees affected by process changes.
Relationships
Manager, FP or AP.
Essential Functions

• Assess employee training & job competencies
• Ensure new employees are adequately trained before the employee is released to work independently on the processes
• Ongoing validation of employee competencies on the job & assess if further/repeat training is required & make recommendations to management
• Coordinates with production managers & other teams on training plan execution & priorities
• Weekly planning to ensure resources are in place to execute the cycle plan
• Ensures documentation of training related material in QMS, to include recording & proper filing
• Ensure tracking & reporting of KPI's
• Communication of employee training status with management
• Responsible for ensuring department documents are current & standardized
• Supports training & development initiatives
• Ensure data integrity of on-the-job training documentation
• Provides input to management in employee performance evaluation
• Follows all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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. 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 a business or technical field preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in administering training programs &/or development of training programs preferred
• Ability to read & understand standard operating procedures & various training formats with great attention to detail required
• Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office suite applications required
• Ability to organize, coordinate, & track multiple tasks & events, work in an orderly & methodical manner, ability to effectively prioritize assignments & ability to visually depict information & data to support & facilitate decision-making 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 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.