Maintenance Scheduler I

About the Department                                                                                                                                               

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

 

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

 

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

Assist with development of systems, processes & procedures needed to coordinate and manage maintenance schedules for all maintenance activities. Interface between maintenance execution, maintenance planning, operation, and production to schedule maintenance activities & ensure efficient use of resources and completion of work.

 

Relationships

Reports to Manager or Senior Manager

 

Essential Functions

• Create & manage master weekly schedule of work to be performed by maintenance
• Work with logistics & operations to ensure maintenance tasks are identified on production schedule
• Interface between maintenance execution, maintenance planning, operations, and production to ensure efficient use of resources and completion of work
• Responsible for collaboration between various stakeholders regarding information, materials & equipment together at the job site for maintenance to be performed
• Effectively communicate risks of performing or delaying maintenance activities to management
• Organize, coordinate & track resources for the jobs to be performed by the maintenance
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance
• Participation in Plant Closedown Team planning & execution
• 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. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 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. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid drivers license.

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of two (2) years of maintenance experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Associate's Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of maintenance scheduling or production scheduling required
• Ability to work in compliance driven environments following safety, quality, and environmental procedures required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage frequent schedule changes and competing priorities required
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving & troubleshooting, documents problems & works to find a solution quickly preferred
• Knowledgeable in at least one of the following systems and equipment, preferred: compressed air, steam, chilled water, pharmaceutical utilities, conveyors, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Attention to detail, ability to think critically & sequentially with proven time management skills required
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of planning and scheduling preferred
• Knowledgeable in fundamentals of reliability excellence preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) preferred
• Familiarity with SAP PM or other CMMS systems preferred
• Certification or formal training in maintenance planning & scheduling preferred
• Excellent communication skills required

 

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.