Operator III, Inspection Fri-Sun WPM

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

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 positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 Operate and Maintain Manual, visual inpsection production process to achieve production goals. Shift: WPM Friday -Sunday 6PM-7:30AM This will be the initial shift, but may change in the future due to business needs, so candidates must be flexible for shift changes, including working weekends. Relationships Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor. Essential Functions Applies to Inspection and PackagingHas developed proficiency typically developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experienceCompletes work with a limited degree of supervisionLikely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experienceCollaborates and communicates with support teamsDemonstrates excellent communication skillsEffectively trains other employees on basic operations process flowApplies a complete understanding of theories and principles of one’s technical disciplineSafely operates non-complex equipmentSupports cleaning and organizational efforts, including maintaining visual factoryRequired to read, understand, follow, and review GMP documentsLeads area continuous improvement activitiesReports safety, quality concerns, and recommends improvementsDemonstrates mathematical skills, including the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversionsMust be able to work in a fast-paced repetitive environmentProvide problem solving & solution implementation assistanceReviews all non-equipment specific activities within the Master Batch Record (MBR) throughout the shift to ensure effective and accurate communication of production activities InspectionPerform inspection techniques for manual visual inspection product familiesPerform inspection activities while sitting in a lighted booth for a 12-hour shiftPerform inspection activities while operating in a Semi-Automated Syringe Inspection system and a Semi-Automated Vial Inspection SystemPerform inspection activities within a fully automated inspection processAble to perform on-the-job training within Semi-Automated and Automated activitiesMay train packaging operators or leaders PackagingActs as a resource and trainer for colleagues with less experiencePerform basic packaging activities by constructing secondary and tertiary containers for finished packaging productsMust be able to stand for a 12-hour shiftMust be able to perform manual packaging and labeling activities within complex packaging operationsAble to perform on-the-job training for basic packaging and labeling activities within complex packaging operations Label ControlWorks autonomously OR with limited supervision within established proceduresDuties are clearly defined, and methods and tasks are described in detailUtilize the assigned logbook to document workstation line clearancesEnsures batch readiness by gathering materials and documents required for such activitiesHigh attention to detail due to criticality of labeling processVerification and inspection of printed labelsGather and Issue pre-printed material componentEffectively trains other Label Control Operators on both on-the-job trainings as well as administers Performance Based Assessments (PBAs) for Label Control required tasksParticipates in review panels to revise SOPs, WI’s, and other documentation in EDMSReview Label Control specific activities within the Master Batch Record (MBR) to ensure effective and accurate communication of production activities Qualifications High School/GED requiredAssociate’s degree or higher preferred3 years of direct pharmaceutical manufacturing experience3 years of GMP experienceTechnical RequirementsProficient with Microsoft Office programs, Email, Teams, etc.Ability to learn and use quality, operations and/or scientific management software such as ComplianceWire®, JD Edwards®, etc.Ability to understand and apply cGMPs to everyday workDemonstrates basic understanding of the work tasks assignedExecutes procedures with high qualityProficient understanding of production operationsCapable of learning unfamiliar principles or techniques with training Behavioral RequirementsAbility to see/hear and read/write clear EnglishLead by example according to the Company's values and cultureAbility 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 necessaryAbility to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of timeAbility to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work aloneDetail oriented and well organized with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlinesAbility to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs or group needs Leadership Requirements (if applicable)Leads by example according to the Company's values and cultureBuilds on contacts and relationships with peersTakes initiative for personal and professional developmentTakes initiative when necessary to address changes in scope and procedural errorsBuilds trust and respect for self and departmentExpected to fulfill and maintain designated trainer requirements as neededPromotes compliance by providing respectful and constructive peer-to-peer feedback 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 Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed. Must meet vision requirements. 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.

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