Supervisor - Parenteral Manufacturing Operations

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Filling Operations Teams are an essential part of Lilly’s Kenosha County (LKC) Parenteral Manufacturing site. We manufacture and fill injectable parenteral products in state-of-the-art facilities to supply patients around the world. This position will work in a new facility with best in class, globally replicated production equipment. Operations team members will work with the latest industry technologies, while learning from global teams, to manufacture key current parenteral products and preparing for upcoming products. This role will be responsible for direct line supervision of operators on a given shift, providing leadership to parenteral manufacturing teams, and developing technical expertise of employees. The leader will ensure safety and quality behavior in the area and drive technical and operational improvements. During line ramp-up activities, the role will also support commissioning and qualification activities required to bring manufacturing areas into service, as well as supporting site operational readiness work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
• Strong understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
• Prior experience in parenteral, aseptic, or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, and documentation practices in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Comfort working in classified areas (e.g., isolators, Grade C environments) and reinforcing proper technique and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to hourly operations personnel.
• Experience leading teams in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set expectations, maintain operational discipline, and drive accountability on the shop floor.
• Strong judgment and escalation skills in safety, quality, and operational decision-making.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, TSMS, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, etc.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate procedures and expectations into clear direction for operators.
• Adaptability to support new equipment, process changes, and capital project activities.
• Computer proficiency and comfort using enterprise systems and quality management systems (such as SuccessFactors, Veeva Vault, MasterControl, TrackWise, SAP).

Nice To Haves

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when required.
• Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.).
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%), including periodic visits to other Lilly manufacturing sites for training, knowledge transfer, and operational alignment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Ensure strict compliance with established policies/procedures (Safety, Production Procedures, Sanitization, Gowning, Etc.), ensure operators are trained appropriately.
• Take ownership for implementation of countermeasures associated with audits, observations, inspection findings, and deviations.
• Participate in planning of equipment prep, formulation, and filling operations.
• Network with various areas to verify components and equipment are available for orders.
• Actively participate in commissioning and qualification activities as the site prepares for initial manufacturing operations, including equipment walkthroughs, procedure reviews, and operator readiness assessments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, TSMS, Quality, etc.) to support the transition from line ramp-up to routine production.
• Identify and escalate issues to appropriate channels.
• Leads and participates in structured problem-solving (root cause analysis, countermeasure development, etc.) to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Responsible for the coaching, development and performance evaluation of Operations personnel.
• Act as both administrator and technical leader for operations, setting a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems and use of proper technique.
• Responsible for shop floor execution as it relates to business plan, GMP conformance, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to use of proper technique in isolator and Grade C operational areas.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees