Improvement Project Manager

Are you an enthusiastic individual with a passion for enhancing performance in a dynamic environment? Do you have an interest in process optimization and a willingness to learn LEAN methodologies?

If so, you might be our new Improvement Project Manager. Join Novo Nordisk for a life-changing opportunity!

The position
As an Improvement Project Manager, you will join a newly established team of professionals where you will have the opportunity to shape your role and develop it according to your unique strengths. Your primary role will involve supporting improvement initiatives across the area. This includes assisting in identifying bottlenecks, participating in process enhancements, and contributing to waste reduction efforts. As an Improvement Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving improvements and optimizations to enhance productivity.

In the Site Support and Improvements (SSI) area, you will be instrumental in supporting the ramp-up of production capacity at Novo Nordisk. With a primary focus on documentation, the process optimizations you will be involved in will center around this core aspect.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a project manager for improvement projects, identifying and implementing process improvements alongside relevant team members and managers

• Supporting in identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to the development of lean strategies

• Assisting in training and coaching leaders and colleagues in LEAN metodologies

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you have:

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field combined with an interest in LEAN methodologies and a desire to develop skills in process optimization

• Good stakeholder management skills

• An experience of working in GMP regulated environment is considered an advantage

• Professional proficiency in English

On a personal level, you are known for being a proactive team player, always ready to collaborate and contribute to the collective success. Your exceptional communication skills not only facilitate effective interaction but also enable you to engage stakeholders at various levels in seeking solutions and driving initiatives forward. You enjoy exploring innovative ways of working, constantly seeking to challenge existing processes. Your enthusiasm for continuous improvement is evident in your eagerness to embrace change and adapt to evolving circumstances. 

About the department
The Injectable Finished Products (IFP), Site Support and Improvements (SSI) department is a dynamic area with a focus on providing site support and improvement projects across our global production sites. As an Improvement Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to lean initiatives within the VP area. We encourage a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where every team member's contribution is valued.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information please contact, Associate Manager Merel Nijland at (+45) 30797821

Deadline
23 May 2024. 

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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.