Automated Systems Material Handler III

About the Department

Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) 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 approximately 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established, growing area tasked with designing, planning, and building all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients.

We do this by rethinking our production facilities with modern technology, setting the standards for the future of aseptic production. Facilities designed today will still impress 20 years from now. FFExpansions has a global approach, working with multiple sites and cultures worldwide.

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401(k) contribution plus company match option
• Family‑focused benefits, including 14 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk‑marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition assistance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee referral awards

Support continuous manufacturing operations by providing hands‑on execution and increased operational oversight of Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) activities in a regulated warehouse environment. This role monitors system performance, resolves non‑routine material handling and inventory issues within established procedures, and provides day‑to‑day coaching and guidance to junior Automated Systems Material Handlers to ensure accurate warehouse management system transactions and sustained GMP compliance.

Reports to Manager.

• Support onboarding and skill development of junior employees through demonstration of proper procedures and consistent application of standard work
• Perform full operation of ASRS input and output stations, ensuring pallet integrity, weight, dimensions, and labeling meet system and GMP requirements
• Provide increased operational oversight of ASRS activities by monitoring system performance, alarms, and material flow; identify trends or recurring issues and elevate appropriately
• Independently perform and reconcile complex inventory transactions, adjustments, and cycle counts using SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or equivalent WMS
• Support documentation of deviations, data gathering, and follow‑up activities related to automated material handling, inventory discrepancies, and system interruptions
• Serve as an experienced functional resource on shift by reinforcing standard work, GMP practices, and safe system operation for Automated Systems Material Handler I and II employees
• Participate in cleanwarehouse initiatives and continuous improvement activities, including identification of process inefficiencies and opportunities for standardization
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity requirements
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Moves equipment or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds using various body positions. Routinely operates and inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap and unstrap pallets using hands. Must remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. Handles transport of hazardous materials. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments.

Able to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver’s license.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least four (4) years of experience in a warehouse and/or logistics environment, including hands‑on experience with ASRS and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or other automated…