LEAN Partner

Join Our LEAN Transformation Journey at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S. 

Do you have a passion for LEAN methodologies and want to drive excellence in a fast-growing organisation? Are you experienced in coaching leaders on the shop floor and eager to make an impact at a global pharmaceutical company? If so, we want you as our new LEAN Partner at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech in Køge! 

The Position 

As a LEAN Partner, you will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our organisation. Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Strengthening the LEAN culture and promoting continuous improvement at all levels. 
• Coaching leaders and employees to adopt and embed LEAN behaviours. 
• Implement robust LEAN systems including Leader Standard Work, Process Confirmation, Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, KATA, and Hoshin Kanri. 
• Leading and supporting improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts. 
• Driving strategic initiatives through Hoshin Kanri. 
• Conducting LEAN training sessions through our Academy and local events. 

You will be on the shop floor regularly, engaging with leaders and employees to understand core processes, challenges, and priorities. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Academic degree in engineering, psychology, chemistry, production, or economics or similar. 
• Minimum of 3+ years of practical LEAN experience, ideally supplemented with certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN, Change Management). 
• Proven experience in coaching leaders and fostering LEAN leadership. 
• Experience in a production environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry. 
• Fluent in Danish and English. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to driving lasting change. 
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships across various levels. 
• Business-focused mindset with the ability to link work to organisational challenges. 
• Flexible and proactive in your approach to work and continuous improvement. 
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and feedback skills. 

About the Department 

You will be part of our cLEAN and digitalisation team within the Operational Excellence department. As our new cLEAN Partner, you will have a big impact in driving the cLEAN transformation at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech. 

In our team of 9 dedicated colleagues, you will be working closely with our Digitalisation and cLEAN Partners.  

We are responsible for driving the cLEAN and digitalisation effort at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech. We secure and align activities across the organization to ensure improvement of its business processes 

About Novo Nordisk Pharmatech 

Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is a 100% owned subsidiary of Novo Nordisk, located in Køge, DK. We are more than 480 people covering the entire value chain from R&D and Quality to Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is a global and leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical ingredients for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Our mission is to enable better medicines and enable better lives by providing sustainable pharmaceutical materials through innovative solutions. Read more about us on novonordiskpharmatech.com 

Contact  

For further information, please contact Associate Manager Helle Markussen Nordholm at +45 30370093. 

Deadline 

13 Marts, 2025.  

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.