Supervisor - Aseptic Filling (Day Shift)
Eli Lilly and Company
3 months ago
On-site
Concord, NC
Operations
Position Overview
- Support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral (PAR) area into service (project phase).
- Own/lead product formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection operations readiness.
- Coordinate start-up support: train on equipment use, develop technical proficiency, and lead operational readiness.
- Once facility is turned over to operations, lead the team operating multiple PAR departments.
- Develop an inclusive culture and build manufacturing technical expertise.
- Ensure lines are adequately staffed with trained and qualified employees.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures.
- Provide direct line supervision for line leaders and operators.
Key Objectives / Deliverables
Integrity
- Lead with Safety-first, Quality-always mindset; exercise/encourage “Stop Work Authority” when unsafe or product-impacting conditions are perceived.
- Maintain a safe work environment and support HSE goals.
- Serve as administrative and technical leader; model compliance with quality systems and teach proper techniques.
Excellence
- Collaborate with area supervisors for high-standard communication, best-practice sharing, and consistency across shifts.
- Ensure shop-floor execution aligned to business plan, cGMP conformance, and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement; gather and implement high-value improvement ideas.
- Ensure enough trained, compliant personnel to meet production goals; review/update training plans.
- Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aides) to support start-up, training, and operation.
- Originate/investigate deviations and operational quality issues; support root-cause determination and corrective actions.
Respect for People
- Support building a diverse, empowered, capable team.
- Manage several direct reports across multiple manufacturing lines on the responsible shift.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate operators.
- Communicate cross-functionally with support teams on quality, equipment, and operational concerns.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Training)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Basic computer skills (desktop software, MS Office).
- Prior operations experience or direct support of manufacturing operations (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, or other applicable).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
- Strong technical aptitude; ability to train and mentor others.
- Valid driver’s license.
Time Commitments and Work Authorization
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Willingness to work a 12-hour day shift (6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule).
- Wear safety equipment; work and gown in a cleanroom environment (Grade C, ISO 8).
- May require 3–12 months domestic or international assignment to train/certify and establish global contacts; may require short travel (<1 month) for equipment testing.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no anticipated visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Preferred Attributes (Not Required)
- 4+ years manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in supervisory role.
- cGMP standards and FDA (or other industry) production guidelines.
- STEM degree/certification.
- Aseptic filling, single-use assemblies, isolator technology.
- Automated/semi-automated/manual inspection experience.
- Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc.).
- Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP (or other electronic business systems).
- Continuous improvement (lean, six sigma, etc.).
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ability to organize and motivate teams.
- Facility, Equipment, Systems, Start-up experience.
Compensation/Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits).
Application Instructions / Work Authorization Note
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States; Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN).
- Support start-up activities to bring the Parenteral (PAR) area into service (project phase).
- Own/lead product formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection operations readiness.
- Coordinate start-up support: train on equipment use, develop technical proficiency, and lead operational readiness.
- Once facility is turned over to operations, lead the team operating multiple PAR departments.
- Develop an inclusive culture and build manufacturing technical expertise.
- Ensure lines are adequately staffed with trained and qualified employees.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures.
- Provide direct line supervision for line leaders and operators.
Key Objectives / Deliverables
Integrity
- Lead with Safety-first, Quality-always mindset; exercise/encourage “Stop Work Authority” when unsafe or product-impacting conditions are perceived.
- Maintain a safe work environment and support HSE goals.
- Serve as administrative and technical leader; model compliance with quality systems and teach proper techniques.
Excellence
- Collaborate with area supervisors for high-standard communication, best-practice sharing, and consistency across shifts.
- Ensure shop-floor execution aligned to business plan, cGMP conformance, and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement; gather and implement high-value improvement ideas.
- Ensure enough trained, compliant personnel to meet production goals; review/update training plans.
- Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aides) to support start-up, training, and operation.
- Originate/investigate deviations and operational quality issues; support root-cause determination and corrective actions.
Respect for People
- Support building a diverse, empowered, capable team.
- Manage several direct reports across multiple manufacturing lines on the responsible shift.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate operators.
- Communicate cross-functionally with support teams on quality, equipment, and operational concerns.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Training)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Basic computer skills (desktop software, MS Office).
- Prior operations experience or direct support of manufacturing operations (Pharma, Food, Clean-room, or other applicable).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
- Strong technical aptitude; ability to train and mentor others.
- Valid driver’s license.
Time Commitments and Work Authorization
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Willingness to work a 12-hour day shift (6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule).
- Wear safety equipment; work and gown in a cleanroom environment (Grade C, ISO 8).
- May require 3–12 months domestic or international assignment to train/certify and establish global contacts; may require short travel (<1 month) for equipment testing.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no anticipated visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Preferred Attributes (Not Required)
- 4+ years manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in supervisory role.
- cGMP standards and FDA (or other industry) production guidelines.
- STEM degree/certification.
- Aseptic filling, single-use assemblies, isolator technology.
- Automated/semi-automated/manual inspection experience.
- Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc.).
- Manufacturing Execution Systems and SAP (or other electronic business systems).
- Continuous improvement (lean, six sigma, etc.).
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ability to organize and motivate teams.
- Facility, Equipment, Systems, Start-up experience.
Compensation/Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance/death benefits, time off/leave of absence, and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits).
Application Instructions / Work Authorization Note
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States; Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN).