Supervisor - Operations Visual Inspection

Role Summary

Supervisor overseeing visual inspection operations for drug product lines at Lilly's Raleigh-Durham facility. Responsible for on-the-floor leadership, commissioning/qualification support for automated and semiautomated inspection lines, and developing manufacturing staff. Directly involved in hiring and ensuring staffing is qualified, while maintaining safety and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership to build a diverse, inclusive, and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures and quality processes for Parenteral areas
• Hire/manage 10+ direct reports across multiple manufacturing lines
• Maintain a safe work environment and support all health, safety, and environmental goals
• Ensure qualified/trained staffing for operators on manufacturing lines
• Communicate with the area Manager on quality, equipment, and operational issues and areas for improvement
• Coach, develop, and evaluate the performance of operators/technicians
• Originate or investigate deviations or operational quality issues
• Collaborate with support functions to resolve unexpected events during manufacturing
• Act as administrator and technical leader for operations, adhering to procedures and quality systems
• Oversee shop floor execution to meet business plans and cGMP conformance

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: 2+ years of experience in operations or directly supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Required: Demonstrated leadership with respect for people
• Required: Skills in providing/receiving feedback and creating employee development plans
• Required: Basic computer skills (desktop software)
• Required: Strong understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
• Required: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Required: Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple requests
• Required: Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
• Required: Ability to work overtime as required
• Required: Ability to travel
• Required: Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Leadership and people development
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Quality systems and cGMP knowledge
• Operational planning and staffing management
• Training and mentoring
• Adaptability to shift schedules and project phases

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, or technical field (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Position may include short-duration assignments in Indianapolis or internationally
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.)