Manufacturing Supervisor - Advanced Therapies

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site at Lilly’s Lebanon Advanced Therapies, LP2 facility. The Supervisor will initially lead Production Operators in bringing the new facility online, including next-generation manufacturing technologies and advanced data platforms. After the plant is operational, the Supervisor will direct shift activities to meet production targets and leadership direction, serving as the management representative on shift.

Responsibilities

• People Management
  • Responsible for individual performance, employee relations, and 1:1 time.
  • Serve as a role model for personnel in terms of performance and behaviors.
  • Effectively assign tasks and completion criteria.
  • Work with operations and support resources to ensure adequate operator coverage for production targets or milestones.
  • Follow and ensure adherence to vacation/absence/overtime policies.
  • Conduct thorough information pass-downs to ensure awareness of issues and 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, onboarding, and training delivery.
• Compliance Culture
  • Promote a culture of quality and safety compliance by demonstrating desired behaviors.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant compliance procedures.
  • Organize, participate in, and/or lead routine Quality and EH&S audits/inspections.
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas.
• 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.
  • Assign operators to specific tasks based on production schedules or start-up milestones.
  • Liaise with maintenance and 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 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 sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and strict adherence to GMP regulations.
• Commitment to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated 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 are also eligible for a company bonus (based on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plans.
• Vacation benefits and 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.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).