Operations Supervisor - Filling (Night Shift)
Eli Lilly and Company
3 months ago
On-site
Durham, NC
$35.33 - $51.83 USD yearly
Operations
Operations Supervisor – Filling (Night Shift)
Responsibilities:
- Lead shift operations for multiple drug product filling lines; develop technical expertise of manufacturing employees.
- Ensure lines are adequately staffed with trained/qualified employees; maintain strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures.
- Provide on-site direct line supervision for line leaders and operators on a 12-hour shift rotation schedule.
- Support site leadership by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for Parenteral areas.
- Hire/manage 10+ direct reports across 2–3 manufacturing lines.
- Maintain a safe work environment and support all HSE goals.
- Ensure adequate qualified/trained staffing for operators on manufacturing lines.
- Communicate with the area manager on quality, equipment, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate operators/technicians.
- Originate/investigate deviations or operational quality issues.
- Collaborate with support functions to reach consensus for unexpected events during manufacturing.
- Act as administrator and technical leader for operations; model procedural knowledge and quality-system compliance.
- Execute shop-floor activities in line with the business plan, CGMP conformance, and OSSCE.
Basic Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience emphasizing respect for people.
- Ability to provide/receive feedback and create employee development plans.
- Basic computer skills (desktop software).
- Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests.
- Strong technical aptitude; ability to train and mentor others.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (2-2-3 schedule).
- Ability to work overtime as required, especially during training.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical field.
- Experience in facility/area start-up environments.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
- Root cause analysis and technical writing experience.
- Organizational and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
Additional Information:
- May require short assignments in Indianapolis to build process knowledge, establish global contacts, and provide production support; may require short international travel (< 1 month).
- Ability to wear safety equipment and stand during shift work.
Benefits (as described):
- Company bonus (for eligible full-time equivalent employees, depending on company/individual performance).
- Eligibility for 401(k) and pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
- Life insurance and death benefits.
- Time off and leave of absence benefits.
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs/activities).
Application Instructions:
- If you need an accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
Responsibilities:
- Lead shift operations for multiple drug product filling lines; develop technical expertise of manufacturing employees.
- Ensure lines are adequately staffed with trained/qualified employees; maintain strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures.
- Provide on-site direct line supervision for line leaders and operators on a 12-hour shift rotation schedule.
- Support site leadership by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for Parenteral areas.
- Hire/manage 10+ direct reports across 2–3 manufacturing lines.
- Maintain a safe work environment and support all HSE goals.
- Ensure adequate qualified/trained staffing for operators on manufacturing lines.
- Communicate with the area manager on quality, equipment, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate operators/technicians.
- Originate/investigate deviations or operational quality issues.
- Collaborate with support functions to reach consensus for unexpected events during manufacturing.
- Act as administrator and technical leader for operations; model procedural knowledge and quality-system compliance.
- Execute shop-floor activities in line with the business plan, CGMP conformance, and OSSCE.
Basic Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience emphasizing respect for people.
- Ability to provide/receive feedback and create employee development plans.
- Basic computer skills (desktop software).
- Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests.
- Strong technical aptitude; ability to train and mentor others.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (2-2-3 schedule).
- Ability to work overtime as required, especially during training.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship anticipated (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical field.
- Experience in facility/area start-up environments.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
- Root cause analysis and technical writing experience.
- Organizational and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
Additional Information:
- May require short assignments in Indianapolis to build process knowledge, establish global contacts, and provide production support; may require short international travel (< 1 month).
- Ability to wear safety equipment and stand during shift work.
Benefits (as described):
- Company bonus (for eligible full-time equivalent employees, depending on company/individual performance).
- Eligibility for 401(k) and pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
- Life insurance and death benefits.
- Time off and leave of absence benefits.
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs/activities).
Application Instructions:
- If you need an accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation