Night Shift Supervisor, Aseptic Filling

Lilly • Concord, NC

1d • $37 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is building a new, highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina, to expand capacity in injectable medications, device assembly, and packaging. During the project phase, the Supervisor will support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral (PAR) area into service, including equipment training, building technical proficiency and an inclusive team culture, and leading operational readiness. PAR operations include product formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection.

After the facility is turned over to operations, the Supervisor will lead PAR operations teams across multiple manufacturing lines on the responsible shift. The role includes ensuring appropriate staffing and training, developing team members’ technical expertise, maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality procedures, and supervising line leaders and operators. The Supervisor will also contribute to the site’s culture and may have opportunities to grow into future leadership or technical roles.

The role requires a 12-hour night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule, and overtime as required. Work includes wearing safety equipment and working and gowning in a Grade C, ISO 8 cleanroom.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Basic computer skills, including desktop software and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in operations or in direct support of a manufacturing operation, such as pharmaceutical, food, clean-room, or another applicable environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including glasses, shoes, and gloves.
• Ability to work and gown in a Grade C, ISO 8 cleanroom environment.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of manufacturing or operations experience, including two or more years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with, completion of, or understanding of cGMP standards and FDA or other industry production guidelines.
• STEM degree or certification.
• Experience with aseptic filling, single-use assemblies, or isolator technology.
• Experience with automated, semi-automated, or manual inspection.
• Experience with highly automated equipment, such as inspection, packaging, filling, or assembly equipment.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP or other electronic business systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and approaches, such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to organize and motivate teams.
• Experience with facility, equipment, systems, or start-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral area into service, including coordinating team support, training employees on equipment, building technical proficiency, and leading operational readiness activities.
• Develop an inclusive, diverse, empowered, and capable team culture.
• Lead PAR operations teams across multiple manufacturing lines on the assigned shift, including direct supervision of line leaders and operators.
• Ensure production lines are adequately staffed with trained and qualified employees and update training plans as needed.
• Model a safety-first and quality-always mindset, maintain a safe work environment, support HSE goals, and encourage use of Stop Work Authority when warranted.
• Act as an administrative and technical leader by demonstrating knowledge of procedures, complying with quality systems, and teaching proper techniques.
• Coordinate with area supervisors to maintain communication, share best practices, and promote consistency across groups and shifts.
• Oversee shop-floor execution in accordance with the business plan, cGMP requirements, and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement by gathering and evaluating ideas and working with support teams to implement high-value improvements.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, job aids, and other area documentation to support start-up, training, and operations.
• Originate and investigate deviations and operational quality issues, support root-cause determination, and help implement corrective actions.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate operators’ performance.
• Communicate quality, equipment, and operational concerns to cross-functional support teams.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, such as healthcare and dependent day-care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED