Supervisor - Central Inspection at Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview:
At Lilly, we believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. If you are looking for a new position within Lilly, you can view and apply to open roles posted in the internal job posting system. You must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description and have/obtain work authorization in the country the position is located in order to be considered. When applying internally for a position, your current supervisor will receive notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. 

Path/Level: 

B5

Note: Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1-P3, R1-R2, B1-B3, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting.  For example, if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1-P3 banded position, the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role.

Organization Overview:
For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

Responsibilities:

The leader for Central Inspection will be responsible to provide leadership and develop the technical expertise of manufacturing employees.  This individual is all responsible for assuring quality behavior in the production area and suggesting technical improvements for their areas.  This role is Direct line supervision for Line Leaders and Operators. 

• Ensure strict compliance with established policies/procedures (Safety, Production Procedures, Sanitization, Gowning, etc.).
• Ensure Operators are trained appropriately.
• Take ownership for implementation of countermeasures associated with audits, observations, inspection findings, and deviations.
• Participate in planning of inspection operations.  Network with various areas to verify components and equipment are available for future orders.
• Identify issues to Team Leader and Manager (if applicable).
• Responsible for the coaching, development, and performance evaluation of Operators.
• Act as both administrator and technical leader for operations, setting a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and use of proper technique.
• Responsible for shop floor execution as it relates to business plan, GMP conformance, and OSSCE.
• Act as an advocate for continuously improving the area through Lean Methodology and practices.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Automated/Semi-Automated/Manual Inspection Understanding
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Redesign / Re-engineering
• Computer Proficiency
• Leadership Skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Teamwork / Interpersonal skills
• Motivation skills
• Organization skills

• Attention to detail

Additional Information:

• This is for Day-Shift) on a 3-2-2-3, 12 hour schedule
• This candidate must be flexible with hours.  Must be available to attend meetings on other shifts as business needs occurs.
• Some allergens are present in the Parenteral plant.  Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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 status) for employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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