Job Description

Are you ready to lead and inspire ? Do you have a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering organisational excellence ?

We are looking for a Production support Director to join our site Chartres. If you’re eager to make an impact and take your career to the next level, read on and apply today!

About the department

Production Support is a multifunctional department that ensures the site operates safely, reliably, and in line with strategic priorities.

With a total headcount of 120+ people, it brings together Facilities, HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), Project Management Office (PMO), Asset Management, Maintenance Execution, as well as Utilities Engineering and Validation

Together, the team integrates building and equipment maintenance to preserve functionality, drives prevention activities to protect people and the site, and steers environmental initiatives under Circular for Zero

It also provides strong project governance to support delivery excellence and compliance across the site.

As Production Support Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy and operations of the Production Support department, ensuring compliance, innovation, and excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Lead and develop leaders across the production support function, motivation, operational excellence through strong people management, lean leadership and alignment with Novo Nordisk value

• Defining and deploying the site strategy in alignment with Novo Nordisk Quality Systems, HSE standards, and applicable regulations.
  
  
• Driving organisational development, mentoring leaders, and fostering employee engagement to meet future needs.
  
  
• Acting as owner and sponsor for site portfolio projects, chairing Steering Groups, and ensuring alignment with the Site Master Plan for investments.
  
  
• Leading the Health and Safety strategy for the site and overseeing maintenance planning and execution.
  
  
• Managing service contracts, facilities, and utilities while driving improvements in energy and water consumption.
  
  
• Representing Novo Nordisk at external events and fostering collaboration across functional networks.
  
  
• Performing LEAN leadership with shop floor presence.
  
  
• Encouraging innovation and driving continuous improvement through benchmarking and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• BAC+5 in Engineering or Polytechnique

• 10+ years of leadership experience in an industrial environment

• Strong knowledge of LEAN tools & methodologies

• Proven experience in utilities management and energy & water consumption optimisation

• A strategic mindset with a creative approach to drive innovation and organisational excellence

• Strong stakeholder management and PMO skills, with a global standardization and network mindset

• Fluency in both French and English is mandatory

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary : For this role, the annual base salary range runs from 88 590 to 141,730 € corresponding to the level of position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate's skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits : The salary package may include short-term and/or long term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact and Deadline

Please apply by 11 may 2026.