Supervisor - Aseptic Filling (Day Shift)

Lilly • Concord, NC

1d • $35 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and is committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients worldwide. The company is investing over $1 Billion to build a new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. This is a unique opportunity to build and operate a new site, influencing team culture and operational methods from the ground up. During the project phase, the Operations Supervisor (Filling) will support start-up activities for the Parenteral (PAR) area, which includes product formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection. Activities will involve coordinating start-up support for the team to train on equipment, develop technical proficiency, foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and lead operational readiness. This role requires domestic travel (2-4 week trips and/or 3-12 month short-term assignments) and potential international travel to collaborate with existing sites. Once the facility is operational, the Supervisor will lead the team operating the PAR departments, developing team culture and technical expertise, ensuring adequate staffing with trained and qualified employees, and strictly adhering to safety and quality procedures. Direct reports include line leaders and operators. This role offers significant opportunities for growth into future leadership and technical positions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior supervisory experience
• Basic computer skills (desktop software, MS Office) are required.
• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a manufacturing operation (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, or other applicable).
• 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.
• A valid driver's license
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years in manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in supervisory role
• cGMP standards and FDA (or other industry) guidelines for production
• STEM degree or certification
• Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology.
• Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection.
• Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc.)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP or other electronic business systems
• Continuous improvement methodologies and mindset – lean, six sigma, etc.
• Root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Ability to organize and motivate teams

Responsibilities

• Support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral (PAR) area into service.
• Coordinate start-up support amongst self and team to train on equipment use and develop technical proficiency.
• Develop a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Lead operational readiness activities.
• Lead the team that operates the multiple PAR departments.
• Develop an inclusive culture and technical expertise of manufacturing team and employees.
• Ensure that the lines are adequately staffed with trained & qualified employees.
• Strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures is expected.
• Leading by examples with a Safety first, Quality Always mindset.
• Comfortable with exercising and encouraging "Stop Work Authority" for all employees if there is a perceived unsafe or product impacting situation.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals.
• Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations.
• Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
• Collaborate with area supervisors to ensure a high standard of communication, best practice sharing, and consistency across groups and shifts.
• Responsible for shop floor execution as it relates to business plan, cGMP conformance, and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.
• Strive and encourage a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Gather ideas for improvement, articulate their business value, and work with support teams to implement ideas with the highest objective value.
• Ensure there are adequately trained and compliant personnel staffed to meet production goals.
• Review and update training plans as needed to maintain compliance and excellence.
• Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aids, etc.) with the team to support start-up, training, and operation.
• Originate & Investigate deviations, operational quality issues, and support determination of root cause.
• Support implementation of corrective actions to ensure consistent quality.
• Support the site in building a diverse, empowered, and capable team.
• Responsible for managing several direct reports working across multiple manufacturing lines on the responsible shift.
• Responsible for the coaching, development, and performance evaluation of operators.
• Communicate cross-functionally with the support team regarding quality, equipment, or operational concerns.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., 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