Operations Supervisor – Device Assembly (Day Shift) at Eli Lilly and Company

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Quick Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)

Organization Overview:

Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up. 

Responsibilities:

The Operations Supervisor – Device Assembly is responsible for shift leadership for multiple device assembly lines within the area and developing the technical expertise of manufacturing employees. This individual must ensure that the manufacturing lines are adequately staffed with trained/qualified employees. Strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures is required.  Direct line supervision for line leaders and operators.

• Responsible for managing 10-15 direct reports working across 2-3 manufacturing lines.
• Ensures staffing and training for operators working on the manufacturing lines.
• Responsible for developing training plans and ensuring that direct reports are Trained and Qualified per CGMP guidelines.
• 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.
• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Device Assembly.
• Comfortable with exercising and encouraging “Stop Work Authority”.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE goals.
• Lead by example on Safety first & Quality always.
• Communicate with the area Manager on quality, equipment, operational issues, and areas for improvement.
• Responsible for creating a culture of “100% compliance of procedure”.
• Responsible for the coaching, development, and performance evaluation of operators.
• Originate/Investigate deviations or operational quality issues.
•  Responsible for shop floor execution as it relates to business plan, CGMP conformance and Operational Standards for Manufacturing Excellence.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ Years of prior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour days on rotating shift.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• 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 this employment position.”

Additional Skill/Preferences:

• Prior Supervisor experience (at least 2-3 years)
• Previous experience with highly automated equipment
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Previous experience of motivating teams to deliver production goals in a safety first and quality always environment.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis.
• Organizational and Motivational skills.
• Skills in providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Ability to Deliver in a Start-Up.
• Must be able to perform with minimum supervision.
• Highly Ethical and must be a Role Model to the shift.
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.

​Additional Information:

• Position may require up to 15% travel (domestic/ International) for training and to establish specific device knowledge, understand equipment, and establish global contacts.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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