Position

Warehouse and Intralogistics Engineer

Job description

Job description

Location

Koriyama, Japan

Job category

Engineering & Technical

 

Are you passionate about optimising warehouse operations? Do you have a knack for designing efficient intralogistics systems? We are looking for a Warehouse and Intralogistics Engineer to join our team at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a significant impact, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
Novo Nordisk has been globally recognized as the Best Place to Work, topping the ranks for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023. It is an exciting time to join Novo Nordisk and be part of a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, helping us achieve our aspirations to establish a global presence in the industry.

 

About the department
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 100 years of innovation in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 63,000 people in 80 countries, and markets its products in more than 170 countries.

The Koriyama Factory (KFA) Project Office is at the forefront of implementing automated inventory management systems to optimize warehouse operations. Our team is dedicated to developing and implementing innovative strategies to improve intralogistics efficiency. We collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage technology and drive process innovation. Utilizing data analytics, we identify areas for continuous improvement and implement change initiatives. We proactively seek out industry best practices and trends to drive innovation in warehouse and intralogistics processes. The job is based in Koriyama, where you will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

 

The position
As a Warehouse and Intralogistics Engineer at Novo Nordisk, you will:

  • Oversee and coordinate intralogistics operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies and procedures.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions, streamlining workflows and eliminating non-value-added activities.
  • Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in intralogistics operations.
  • Prepare qualification documents for high-bay warehouse according to GxP regulations and execute temperature and humidity mapping.
  • Execute FMS in high-bay warehouse, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
     

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics operations.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles and processes.
  • Strong communication, teamwork skills with analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Fluent level of Japanese and Intermediate level of English proficiency.
     

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

 

Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

 

Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment.
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

 

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.
 
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