LEAN partner

Would you be excited to work for the biggest purification plant in the world? Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with a passion for driving optimizations and complex problem solving? Do you possess strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable strategies?

If you're enthusiastic about organizational development, passionate about working with LEAN, and thrive in a fast-paced international environment, then you might be the perfect fit for the role of LEAN Partner for our new facility in Kalundborg. Apply today for a life-changing career!

The Position

As a LEAN Partner, you will act as a coach and strategic partner to our department leadership team. You will drive improvements in our LEAN systems and continuous improvement efforts. You will be instrumental in leading change management initiatives, guiding stakeholder engagement, and solving complex departmental challenges. You will also engage in a network with other LEAN partners across the factory.

Your responsibilities will cover:

• Identifying, developing, and implementing new LEAN initiatives.
• Providing coaching and training to our leaders and employees.
• Driving our strategy process across the department with our leadership group.
• Training employees in LEAN behavior and tools.

You will play a pivotal role as a project manager and facilitator of creative processes, driving optimization and change projects both locally and across the organization.

Qualifications

We realize that few people are experts at everything. But if you can nod your head at the following attributes, then you could be the person we are looking for:

• An academic degree in economy, production engineering, or a similar field.
• Proven experience in working with LEAN. Preferably experience in change management and coaching across various organizational levels.
• Good data analysis skills and proficient communication skills in English with a good understanding of Danish (oral and written).
• Your ability to engage in cross-organizational collaboration, conduct incisive analyses, and translate complex concepts into accessible language will be key.

We are seeking someone who can seamlessly blend their analytical competencies with strong people skills.  It is essential that you are comfortable working with data and possess the resilience to inspire and challenge others in a supportive and respectful manner.

About the Department

We are currently building a new factory, and our department will continue to expand over the coming years as we go from project phase to production. You will be part of the Production Support department in one of Novo Nordisk's biggest purification plants located in Kalundborg, Denmark. The department has three teams: one operator team and two support teams, and is intended to operate 24/7 to deliver high-quality products to other production departments within the factory PPV.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

If you are excited about the prospect of joining us, we would enjoy hearing from you. Reach out to Department Manager Morten Lomholt at +45 3075 3566 or VP-Lean Partner Jeanne Weinell at +45 3448 3689 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Deadline

13 April 2025.

Please note that we are screening the applications on an ongoing basis. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

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.