Supervisor - Solvent Recovery Operations

Role Summary

Supervisor of Solvent Recovery Operations responsible for managing the operations for their area and shift, including solvent recovery systems, associated supply and waste tanks, and air emissions systems. The role acts as the on-shift management representative, supervising operators to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high-quality medicine. It provides leadership, ensures appropriate staffing, and maintains equipment and processes in a validated state. This position supports startup and growth of Lilly's Lebanon API site (startup 2025–2027), where leadership is collaborative and helps build the site culture for GMP manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture. Maintain a safe working environment and conduct operations activities in a manner that protects safety, environment and quality.
• Ensure operations maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure solvent recovery areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Ensure consistency of operations on designated shift through active engagement on the floor.
• Ensure audit action items assigned to operations are completed in a timely manner.
• Enter Trackwise/Veeva events, participate in and lead CAPA investigations.
• Set objectives and development plans for operators. Respond to employee relations issues with operators on shift and escalate to management where necessary.
• Manage events as required, ensuring appropriate communication within the team and with external teams. Provide input to investigations.
• Build and develop a team, creating clear common purpose and promoting good team spirit.
• Ensure that operators are appropriately trained, and that operating procedures and training material are available and current.
• Communicate appropriately with operators regarding site objectives and team business.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet the business objectives appropriately managing overtime as necessary.
• During the Startup Phase of the Lebanon API Site (2025 to 2027), build the organization with the necessary capability, capacity and culture to operate this facility to the highest standards of operational excellence; develop and implement the systems and processes needed to run the site, leveraging Lilly knowledge and practices and external learning; ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence by supporting lean principles in their area; support the project team by providing feedback and support.

Qualifications

• Required: 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).
• Required: Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Required: Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Required: Minimum 5 years of previous experience in chemical/manufacturing operations.
• Required: Basic computer skills (desktop software).
• Preferred: Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• Preferred: Previous experience in distillation unit operations or similar unit operations.
• Preferred: Skills in providing/receiving feedback and creating employee development plans.
• Preferred: Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Preferred: Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.
• Preferred: Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
• Preferred: Ability to instill teamwork within the shift and demonstrate key interpersonal skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in science, engineering, or technical field

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Safety, quality, and regulatory compliance focus
• Ability to lead and develop staff; training and mentoring
• Experience with CAPA investigations and Trackwise/Veeva
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving; attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• During startup, may require short-term domestic or international assignments (1–3 months) to train and certify on processes and establish global contacts; may involve short travel (<1 month) to support equipment testing at the manufacturer’s factory