Finished Products Equipment Expert (F/M)

Are you passionate about maintenance methods for production equipment?
Do you enjoy working on major projects?
Would you like to play a key role in the continuous improvement of our processes?
If this interests you, apply today!

Our Department

You will join a team of 11 people within the Finished Products Reliability Engineering department. Our team is dynamic and focused on continuous improvement. We work closely together to analyze performance and maintenance data, implement reliability standards, and propose corrective actions. Working with us means contributing to the optimization of our processes and the operational performance of Novo Nordisk.

Role

• Be the Line Reference for Maintenance Topics

Act as the point of contact for curative, preventive, and predictive maintenance;

Provide training and coaching for maintenance technicians;

Propose and validate all changes impacting the equipment;

Collaborate with various stakeholders on the lines;

Deploy and advocate for effective maintenance strategies while making autonomous decisions;

Work with the daytime technician to establish maintenance contracts with equipment manufacturers or suppliers.

• Establish Maintenance Standards and Methods

Develop, update, challenge, and review maintenance procedures (FIT, MWD, risk analysis, etc.);

Draft SOPs and create a library of work procedures, ensuring precise documentation for frequent tasks;

Create and update maintenance plans in SAP.

• Initiate and Participate in Projects

Bring expertise to complex projects;

Manage projects of low complexity;

Prepare and propose project ideas for your line;

Communicate and plan needs based on the PDP with the scheduler.

Participate in Tech group/improvement group and collaborate cross-functionally with counterparts from other sites;

Contact and manage suppliers during investigations or for line improvements.

• Leverage Data from Reliability Engineers

Work daily in collaboration with the reliability engineer;

Implement action plans with the reliability engineer based on trend analyses and reviews to enhance equipment reliability;

Provide expertise for PM screening reviews and OPVSE evaluations;

Assist in risk preparation and assessment whenever needed.

• Drive Continuous Improvement and Problem-Solving

Lead, define, and implement cLEAN best practices, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance and/or resolve issues;

Coach and assist teams in identifying and implementing improvement opportunities or problem resolutions;

Oversee quality system follow-up within maintenance teams (quality points, supplier complaints, etc.);

Supervise the identification, resolution, and closure of on-site deviations/investigations related to maintenance root causes;

Conduct technological monitoring and manage equipment obsolescence through asset management.

Required Qualities:

• You hold a Bac+5 degree, such as an engineering school diploma or a master’s degree.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the industrial sector, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Rigorous and autonomous, you are an expert in maintenance topics related to production equipment.
• You enjoy collaborative work and are recognized for your ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders to achieve shared project objectives.
• You will work in an international environment, so a good level of English is essential.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Rooted in the region for over 60 years, Novo Nordisk's production site in Chartres specializes in the manufacturing of insulin cartridges and vials, as well as the assembly and packaging of pre-filled insulin pen injectors.

Every day, more than eight million people worldwide benefit from insulin produced in Chartres. Since 2021, the new building extension has been producing the latest generation of insulin injection devices.

As a key player in "Made in France," we actively contribute to the region's appeal through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and a proactive training policy.

We place ecological transition at the heart of our priorities: we are committed to eliminating our environmental impact by 2030.

Want to learn more? Visit our Chartres site page:

https://www.novonordisk.fr/about/site-de-chartres.html

Our Benefits

Joining Novo Nordisk means securing a rewarding job that saves lives, but it also offers:

• An international culture where the well-being and development of our employees are at the heart of our priorities.
• An attractive compensation policy: profit-sharing/incentives, company savings plan, annual salary adjustments, stock options, and more.
• CSE benefits that are always appreciated (culture vouchers, holiday vouchers, Christmas gifts, etc.).
• Health insurance covered at 65%, offering excellent reimbursement levels.
• A 50% reimbursement of your public transportation subscription.

And daily perks:

• Seasonal fruit available along with complimentary hot beverages.
• A company restaurant offering unbeatable prices (meal packages under €4), open from breakfast to dinner.
• For sports enthusiasts: an on-site gym equipped for just €35 per year.
• At Novo Nordisk, you’ll also find a corporate concierge service.

Dare to take the first step—this is where it all begins!

Contact
Apply directly on our website.

Application Deadline
The position is available immediately.

At Novo Nordisk, we recognize that striving to be the best company in the world is no longer enough. We must aspire to be the best company for the world, and we know this is only possible with talented employees who bring diverse ideas, backgrounds, and cultures. That’s why we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve, and the communities in which we operate.

We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all candidates. We are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, depending on the role and the needs of the business.