Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

Eli Lilly and • Lebanon, TN

93d • $35 - $58

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly's largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience directly supporting a manufacturing operation, preferably in a regulated industry.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field
• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Ability to travel to other Lilly locations for training purposes
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Skills in providing/receiving feedback and creating employee development plans
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime as required.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
• Ability to instill teamwork within the shift and demonstrate key interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences, particularly one-on-one coaching and feedback with direct reports.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture. Maintain a safe working environment and conduct operations activities in a manner that protects safety, environment and quality.
• Ensure operations maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure manufacturing area appropriately supports the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Ensure consistency of operations on designated shift through active engagement on the floor.
• Ensure audit action items assigned to operations are completed in a timely manner.
• Set objectives and development plans for operators. Respond to employee relations issues with operators on shift and escalate to management where necessary.
• Manage events as required, ensuring appropriate communication within the team and with external teams. Provide input to investigations.
• Build and develop a team, creating clear common purpose and promoting good team spirit.
• Ensure that operators are appropriately trained, and that operating procedures and training material are available and current.
• Communicate appropriately with operators regarding site objectives and team business.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet the business objectives appropriately managing overtime as necessary.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED