Supervisor - Aseptic Filling (Day Shift)

Lilly • Concord, NC

10d • $35 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is hiring a Supervisor for its Parenteral (PAR) manufacturing operations at a new, highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. During the project phase, the supervisor will support start-up activities to bring the PAR area into service, coordinating training and equipment proficiency, developing an inclusive team culture, and leading operational readiness. The PAR department encompasses product formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection.

After the facility transitions to operations, the supervisor will lead teams across multiple PAR departments and manufacturing lines, including line leaders and operators. The role is responsible for staffing lines with trained and qualified employees; developing employees’ technical expertise; coaching, developing, and evaluating operators; and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cGMP, and operational standards. The supervisor will contribute to a safe, diverse, empowered, and capable team and support ongoing improvement and site growth.

The role requires a 12-hour day shift, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., on a 2-2-3 schedule, with overtime as required. Work includes operating in and gowning for a Grade C, ISO 8 cleanroom and wearing safety equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current supervisory experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience in operations or directly supporting a manufacturing operation, such as pharmaceutical, food, clean-room, or other applicable manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills, including desktop software and Microsoft Office.
• 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.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour day shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including glasses, shoes, and gloves.
• Ability to work and gown in a Grade C, ISO 8 cleanroom environment.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa or work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of manufacturing or operations experience, including 4 or more years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with, completion of, or understanding of cGMP standards and FDA or other industry production guidelines.
• A 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, including inspection, packaging, filling, or assembly equipment.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, SAP, or other electronic business systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and a continuous improvement mindset, such as lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to organize and motivate teams.
• Experience with facility, equipment, systems, or start-up.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral area into service, including coordinating team support, equipment training, technical proficiency, and operational readiness.
• Lead teams operating multiple Parenteral departments and manufacturing lines after the facility is turned over to operations.
• Ensure production lines are staffed with adequately trained and qualified personnel, and review or update training plans as needed.
• Promote a safety-first and quality-always mindset, maintain a safe work environment, and encourage employees to use Stop Work Authority when appropriate.
• Model procedural knowledge, quality-system compliance, and proper operating techniques.
• Coordinate with area supervisors to support communication, sharing of best practices, and consistency across groups and shifts.
• Oversee shop-floor execution in accordance with the business plan, cGMP requirements, and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.
• Gather and promote improvement ideas, assess their business value, and work 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.
• Manage direct reports across multiple manufacturing lines on the assigned shift, including coaching, employee development, and performance evaluation.
• Communicate with cross-functional support teams about quality, equipment, and operational concerns.
• Help build a diverse, inclusive, empowered, and capable team.

Benefits

• Company bonus, dependent 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, including 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, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

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