Associate Director - Utilities Operations
Eli Lilly and Company
4 hours ago
On-site
Houston, TX
Operations
Associate Director, Utility Operations (Plant Utilities)
Responsibilities:
- Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture; maintain a safe working environment protecting safety, environment, and quality.
- Ensure utility operations maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
- Ensure utility areas appropriately support the execution of the site production plan.
- Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the floor.
- Support and provide leadership through site inspections.
- Own implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area with cross-functional support and integration.
- Set objectives for the team; own and review the area scorecard with management.
- Set objectives and development plans for Operations staff (including Operations Leaders and Operators).
- Manage events as required; ensure appropriate communication internally and with external teams; provide input and approve investigations.
- Build and develop the team, creating clear common purpose and promoting team spirit.
- Ensure team members are appropriately trained; operating procedures and training materials are available and current.
- Communicate appropriately with team members regarding site objectives and team business.
- Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet business objectives.
Startup Phase (Houston API site):
- Build the organization with capability, capacity, and culture for operational excellence.
- Develop and implement site systems and processes, leveraging existing Lilly practices and incorporating external learning.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence by supporting lean principles in respective areas.
- Support the project team delivering the facility by providing feedback and support.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
- 3+ years’ experience in process or plant engineering, or technical services/manufacturing science (preferably in API manufacturing).
- Leadership experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
- Ability to instill teamwork and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide innovative solutions and leverage ideas from other functional areas.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with various audiences; strong coaching and feedback with direct reports.
- Ability to function as both a leader and as a member of management teams.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $123,000 - $180,400.
- Eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, and well-being benefits.
Application instructions (accessibility):
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
Responsibilities:
- Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture; maintain a safe working environment protecting safety, environment, and quality.
- Ensure utility operations maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
- Ensure utility areas appropriately support the execution of the site production plan.
- Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the floor.
- Support and provide leadership through site inspections.
- Own implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area with cross-functional support and integration.
- Set objectives for the team; own and review the area scorecard with management.
- Set objectives and development plans for Operations staff (including Operations Leaders and Operators).
- Manage events as required; ensure appropriate communication internally and with external teams; provide input and approve investigations.
- Build and develop the team, creating clear common purpose and promoting team spirit.
- Ensure team members are appropriately trained; operating procedures and training materials are available and current.
- Communicate appropriately with team members regarding site objectives and team business.
- Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet business objectives.
Startup Phase (Houston API site):
- Build the organization with capability, capacity, and culture for operational excellence.
- Develop and implement site systems and processes, leveraging existing Lilly practices and incorporating external learning.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence by supporting lean principles in respective areas.
- Support the project team delivering the facility by providing feedback and support.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
- 3+ years’ experience in process or plant engineering, or technical services/manufacturing science (preferably in API manufacturing).
- Leadership experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
- Ability to instill teamwork and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide innovative solutions and leverage ideas from other functional areas.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with various audiences; strong coaching and feedback with direct reports.
- Ability to function as both a leader and as a member of management teams.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $123,000 - $180,400.
- Eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, and well-being benefits.
Application instructions (accessibility):
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation