Manufacturing Supervisor - Advanced Therapies

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site in Lebanon, Indiana. The facility will be Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing site, focused on the delivery of the next wave of innovative products, including Gene Therapy. It will feature next-generation manufacturing technologies and advanced data collection and analysis platforms to improve safety, quality, and process performance.

About the role

The Supervisor provides leadership and direct supervision to the Production Operators at the Lebanon Advanced Therapies, LP2 site. Initially, the Supervisor will lead Operators in tasks associated with bringing the new facility online. After the plant is operational, the Supervisor will direct shift activities in alignment with production targets and leadership direction, serving as the management representative on shift.

Responsibilities

• People Management
  • Responsible for individuals’ performance, manage employee relations, and conduct 1:1 time.
  • Be a role model for personnel in terms of performance and behaviors.
  • Effectively assign tasks and completion criteria.
  • Work with other operations and support resources to ensure adequate operator coverage for production targets or milestones.
  • Follow and ensure adherence with vacation/absence/overtime policies.
  • Conduct thorough information pass-downs to ensure awareness of issues and task progress.
  • Lead teams to accomplish plant start-up and team goals.
  • Participate in start-up activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ/PV/CV, procedure reviews, and training reviews.
  • Participate in Operator interviewing, on-boarding, and deliver training.
• Compliance Culture
  • Promote a culture of quality and safety compliance by demonstrating desired behaviors.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant compliance procedures by all operations personnel.
  • Organize, participate in, and/or lead routine Quality and EH&S audits/inspections with operators and support personnel.
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards within assigned areas and the building.
• Routine Production and Start-up
  • Run morning/shift team meetings.
  • Escalate issues and barriers to start-up and efficient task execution.
  • Coordinate immediate response to major Quality and HSE events during off-hours, as necessary.
  • Assign operators to specific tasks based on the production schedule or start-up milestones.
  • Liaise with maintenance and other support teams to execute tasks.
  • Work closely with technical support to ensure compliant activities.
  • Ensure production plans or start-up milestones are met.
  • Ensure all relevant documentation is completed by the end of the day/shift.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably a GMP environment.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not provide sponsorship for work authorization or visas for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and strict adherence to GMP regulations.
• Adherence to all safety and environmental guidelines and promotion of safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Previous manufacturing Supervisor experience.

Schedule

• During the start-up phase, the shift will primarily be day shift.
• As the site nears normal operation, shift work will be required, anticipated to be 10-hour shifts.
• Some overtime may be required.

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $35.33 - $57.12 per hour. Full-time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits and certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).