Night Shift Supervisor, Aseptic Filling

Role Summary

Night Shift Supervisor, Aseptic Filling at Lilly. Lead PAR operations, oversee start-up activities during project phase and manage ongoing manufacturing lines in a highly automated, sterile environment. Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing an inclusive, skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up activities to bring the Parenteral (PAR) area into service, train staff on equipment, and develop technical proficiency.
• Develop an inclusive culture and ensure lines are staffed with trained and qualified employees.
• supervise line leaders and operators, ensuring adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with area supervisors to maintain high standards of communication and best practice sharing across shifts.
• Manage shop floor execution to meet production goals, cGMP conformance, and Manufacturing Excellence standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by gathering ideas, articulating value, and implementing high-value improvements.
• Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aides) with the team to support startup and operation.
• Originate and investigate deviations and quality issues, assist in root cause determination, and support corrective actions.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate operators; manage direct reports across multiple manufacturing lines.
• Communicate cross-functionally with support teams on quality, equipment, and operational concerns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior supervisory experience
• Basic computer skills (desktop software, MS Office)
• Experience in operations or supporting a manufacturing operation (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple requests
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
• A valid driver‚Äôs license

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• cGMP and FDA guideline knowledge
• Operational readiness and start-up activities
• Manufacturing execution systems and SAP or similar systems
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement mindset
• Training and mentoring
• Effective communication and collaboration

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• STEM degree or certification (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to wear safety equipment and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8)
• Willingness to work a 12-hour night shift (6pm to 6am on a 2-2-3 schedule)
• Eligibility to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship anticipated)