SVP LEAN Partner and Manager

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LEAN Associate Manager 

Are you looking for a leadership role where you will set strategic direction and drive and implement the LEAN agenda in a global production area in Novo Nordisk? Are you experienced in LEAN and leadership and are ready to take the next step in your career and ready to support our newly established organisation? 

If this sounds exciting, you might be our new Associate Manager in Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM). 

The Position 

We are looking for an Associate Manager to lead a team of four cLEAN partners for our SVP to drive the development of Lean competencies and culture across the SVP area. As an Associate Manager, you will play a key role in the global cLEAN community, set directions, define our strategy, and drive the implementation of our lean initiatives, including on the shop floor. 

Your main responsibilities will be to: 

- Lead and coach your team, setting the overall cLEAN direction for the department. 

- Act as a cLEAN partner for the SVP, collaborating closely with other SVP cLEAN partners in PSQIT. 

- Drive the cLEAN community and continuously increase the impact created by the community. 

- Continuously improve the cLEAN leadership onboarding program and the site maturity assessments. 

- Influence cLEAN leadership behaviors and use cLEAN systems and tools. 

The exciting challenges that are bound to come your way, as well as the constant development of your cLEAN leadership capabilities, will both contribute to your professional and personal growth. Our working environment is flexible, dynamic, and informal, with a strong culture of cross-functional collaboration. 

In this position, you will report to the Director of Sustainability & Operational Excellence. We value a flexible work style and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively, and we're sure you'll find it motivating. 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, it is favorable to have: 

- An academic degree in relevant subject matters (engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, business management, or project management). 

- More than five years of experience within cLEAN in a production environment as a cLEAN partner or in a leadership position. 

- Proven track record of success in driving continuous improvement projects and hands-on experience in driving operational excellence initiatives. 

- Strong stakeholder management and change management skills. 

- Leadership toolbox and previous managerial experience are advantages. 

- Fluency in English is a prerequisite. 

As a person, you have excellent communication skills, which enable you to build effective working relationships and influence others. You understand business needs and connect the strategy accordingly. You are comfortable navigating between strategic and operational levels, adapting to your stakeholders. 

About The Department 

The cLEAN department is part of the Business Development & Support (BD&S) in Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM). The area supports our global production sites with central functions such as Finance, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy, Sustainability & Operational Excellence, and Digitalisation & Performance Management. Based in Gentofte we are more than 50 employees who, as partners and specialists and are collaborating with our colleagues worldwide to produce medicine for people living with serious chronic diseases. We have a comprehensive overview ensuring an efficient and reliable support of the FPM organisation and are committed to driving change by identifying hidden potential and anticipating opportunities and challenges before they escalate. 

Working at FPM, Novo Nordisk 

Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM) is a part of Novo Nordisk Product Supply, a global production network at the forefront of technology and quality production of pharmaceutical products. At FPM, we not only manufacture all finished products for people living with serious chronic diseases, but we also use our competencies to drive technology leadership and improve standards across our core technologies by delivering best practices. 

Our global network comprises around 4000 colleagues across nine countries. Here we are responsible for the manufacturing of all finished products, including devices, needles, assembly, and packaging. As more and more people need our products, we support Novo Nordisk's initiatives in new therapy areas. Every day, we strive to streamline and expand our capacity through process innovation, automation, and the introduction of new technology.