Associate Manager, Maintenance & Engineering

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Manufacturing

Associate Manager, Maintenance & Engineering
Maintenance and Engineering Department
Kalundborg, Denmark

It’s not unusual to lead teams, but in this role you’ll also drive operational excellence, strengthen collaboration, and optimize workflows to make a lasting impact.

Your new role

As part of the Maintenance and Engineering department in Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM) DK, your role as Associate Manager will be pivotal in leading a team of Technical Supporters, Ramp-Up Owners, and Engineering Specialists. You’ll focus on developing a highly motivated and engaged team while ensuring stable operations, optimizing processes, and meeting strategic production goals.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:
- Team Leadership: Setting clear KPIs, fostering collaboration, and maintaining team well-being through inclusive leadership practices.
- Team Development: Implementing training plans to strengthen competencies and ensure team members can meet performance standards.
- Operational Efficiency: Identifying opportunities for workflow optimization and driving performance improvements to ensure stable operations and supply continuity.
- Safety & Sustainability: Promoting workplace safety and contributing to sustainability efforts through environmentally friendly practices and initiatives.
- Technical Ownership: Collaborating with engineers and technicians to maintain and repair assembly and packaging equipment, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and regulatory standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with departments like Production, Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to support technical projects, product ramp-ups, and drive operational innovations.

Your role will involve managing cross-functional collaborations, overseeing safety standards, and driving well-being initiatives, while building a culture of growth and continuous development within the team.

Your new department

In the Maintenance and Engineering department, we oversee the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of assembly and packaging processes. Located at our Kalundborg facility, the team excels in maintaining a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere, ensuring operations run efficiently and effectively.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re seeking an Associate Manager who thrives in driving team leadership and operational improvement. You’ll bring with you:
- A degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, including GMP knowledge and familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
- Proven leadership experience with a focus on team development and growth.
- Proficiency in Lean methodologies and operational optimization.
- Strong communication skills in both Danish and English.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and balance priorities effectively.

You are skilled in fostering team motivation and collaboration, backed by excellent interpersonal skills. Your ability to cultivate innovative solutions and support cross-functional initiatives will be key to your success.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change—we create it. At Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM), we manufacture all finished products for people living with serious chronic diseases and drive technology leadership to elevate industry standards. Our global production network includes more than 6,000 colleagues, spanning ten countries, and is dedicated to process innovation, automation, and modern technology to support new production platforms and therapy areas.

More information

If you have questions about the role, please contact Martin Suhr, Director, at +45 3075 4501 or MARN@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

3 August 2025 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.)

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote 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 treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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.