Supervisor, Medical Device Assembly and Packaging (Nights)

Role Summary

Supervisor, Medical Device Assembly and Packaging (Nights) at Lilly, responsible for leading the Device Assembly and Packaging (DAP) area during start-up and after turnover to operations, ensuring safety, quality, and staffing of trained personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with a safety-first, quality-always mindset; encourage Stop Work Authority when safety or product issues are observed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support Health, Safety, and Environment goals.
• Act as administrator and technical leader for operations; model procedures, quality system compliance, and training.
• Collaborate with area supervisors to maintain high standards of communication, best practice sharing, and consistency across shifts.
• Manage shop floor execution to meet production goals in line with cGMP conformance and Manufacturing Excellence standards.
• Promote continuous improvement by gathering ideas, articulating value, and implementing high-value improvements with the support team.
• Ensure adequate, trained, and compliant personnel staffing; update training plans to maintain compliance and excellence.
• Develop area documentation (procedures, work instructions, job aids) to support start-up, training, and operation.
• Originate and investigate deviations and operational quality issues; support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Build a diverse, empowered, and capable team; coach, develop, and evaluate operators; manage direct reports across multiple lines.
• Cross-functional communication with support teams regarding quality, equipment, or 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, or related)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Communication and collaboration across functions
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Process documentation and training development
• cGMP awareness and quality systems compliance

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Possible short-term domestic or international assignments (3, 6, or 9 months) for training and certification; potential short travel for equipment testing
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship not expected)