Maintenance Planner I - Warehouse/Intralogistics

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

 

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

 

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

Based on assigned area of accountability will be required to either assist with all elements of developing a reliability- centered maintenance organization related to expansion project or if supporting a fully operational area, will be required to reduce the time for technicians to perform maintenance work by anticipating, planning & coordinating maintenance jobs & projects.

 

Relationships

Reports to (Senior) Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Maintain SAP master data & maintenance plans for assigned processes
• Prepare PM work packages for maintenance technicians to include required documents, parts & specialized tools
• Process confirmation of preventive maintenance (PMs)
• Work with logistics & operations to schedule planned maintenance activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance tasks & frequencies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance tactics & strategies
• Participate in work order reviews to identify recurring failures
• Document review to include Non-Conformity (NC) support, Change Request (CR) support & SOP review
• Support reliability team response activities for assigned process(es), to include documenting identified problems & working to provide quick resolution
• Participate in plant Closedown Team planning & execution
• Follow 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. 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 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 drivers license.

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• May consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in maintenance/engineering field or equivalent military/industrial training required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Knowledgeable in at least one of the following systems/utilities required: HVAC, aseptic processes, automated assembly, automated packaging, compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, fermentation, sterilization, water purification preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or control systems preferred
• Excellent maintenance craft skills preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of cLEAN and/or reliability excellence preferred
• Computer Literacy: Excellent computer skills to include SAP & Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) required
• Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting preferred
• Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills preferred
• Demonstrable experience with the planning of maintenance activities preferred
• Excellent communication skills preferred

 

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

 

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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