Production Training Instructor - DPM Expansions (FP Packaging)
- Employer
- Novo Nordisk
- Location
- Clayton, NC
- Posted date
- Oct 1, 2026
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- Discipline
- Administration, Manufacturing & Production, Training, Supply Chain
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
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
Responsible for production employee training to include on-the-job training, skills training, & some classroom training in production areas. Participates in the development & implementation of new training programs & may introduce new processes & sequences for manufacturing areas. Performs audits to measure the effectiveness of training programs. May monitor trainees & re-train employees affected by process changes.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, FP or AP.
Essential Functions
Assess employee training & job competencies
Ensure new employees are adequately trained before the employee is released to work independently on the processes
Ongoing validation of employee competencies on the job & assess if further/repeat training is required & make recommendations to management
Coordinates with production managers & other teams on training plan execution & priorities
Weekly planning to ensure resources are in place to execute the cycle plan
Ensures documentation of training related material in QMS, to include recording & proper filing
Ensure tracking & reporting of KPI’s
Communication of employee training status with management
Responsible for ensuring department documents are current & standardized
Supports training & development initiatives
Ensure data integrity of on-the-job training documentation
Provides input to management in employee performance evaluation
Follows 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 colour 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience required
Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a regulated environment preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in administering training programs &/or development of training programs preferred
Ability to read & understand standard operating procedures & various training formats with great attention to detail required
Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office suite applications required
Ability to organize, coordinate, & track multiple tasks & events, work in an orderly & methodical manner, ability to effectively prioritize assignments & ability to visually depict information & data to support & facilitate decision-making 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.
Company
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com.
Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R&D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R&D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.
We don’t take shortcuts… we’re in it for life We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and work to treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because we believe it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. Founded in Denmark in 1923, today we employ more than 77,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.
- Phone
- 617-612-6200
- Location
- 75 Hayden Avenue
Lexington
MA
02421