Supervisor, Operations - Virginia

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.

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

This role provides directions to shift personnel in a chemical/pharmaceutical processing setting, guided by established policies and precedents. Interprets and executes policies, prioritizes resources with a focus on safety and quality, in a regulatory environment where judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.  We currently have two openings on the team supporting this scope of work.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to assigned operational area


• Manage/supervise incidents, prepare daily status reports, delegate resources, conflict resolution and leverage support systems as needed


• Schedule and utilize personnel, material, and facilities to ensure schedules and goals are met


• Establish and maintain a variety of records and reports monitoring internal operating controls, which includes entering Oracle data for the use of the raw materials quantities, cycle time for batches, the pack out quantity of batches, the start, stop and completion of batches and cleanings


• Provide training in manufacturing techniques, policies, and procedures and/or safety and environmental procedures


• Establish & maintain good & effective communication with all stakeholders


• Represent the manufacturing function in meetings and discussions with other functional areas regarding manufacturing standards and operations


• Responsible for quarterly inventory count for assigned area


• Manage team, to include interviewing/hiring talent, providing coaching, mentoring, career development guidance & performance management addressing performance/behavioral & related disciplinary actions. performance management


• Provide after-hour warehouse support


• Responsible for any fire alarm on site and work with outside emergency responders and other service providers as needed


• Responsible for writing work orders and hot work, line break and confined space permits


• Provide leadership and mentorship for process technician personnel


• 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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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 latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Development of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required and three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required, FDA or other regulated industry preferred
  
  
  
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required, FDA or other regulated industry preferred
  
  
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required, FDA or other regulated industry preferred
  
  
  
  


• Ability to utilize a computer, to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) required


• Knowledge of cGMP & FDA regulations a plus


• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills preferred


• Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) preferred


• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise preferred


• Experience in an API manufacturing environment 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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.