Supervisor - Parenteral Manufacturing Operations 2nd Shift

About the role

The Filling Operations Teams are an essential part of Lilly's Kenosha County (LKC) Parenteral Manufacturing site. We manufacture and fill injectable parenteral products in state-of-the-art facilities to supply patients around the world. This position will work in a new facility with best in class, globally replicated production equipment. Operations team members will work with the latest industry technologies, while learning from global teams, to manufacture key current parenteral products and preparing for upcoming products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• 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 equipment prep, formulation, and filling operations.
• Network with various areas to verify components and equipment are available for orders.
• Actively participate in commissioning and qualification activities as the site prepares for initial manufacturing operations, including equipment walkthroughs, procedure reviews, and operator readiness assessments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, TSMS, Quality, etc.) to support the transition from line ramp-up to routine production.
• Identify and escalate issues to appropriate channels.
• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving (root cause analysis, countermeasure development, etc.) to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Responsible for the coaching, development and performance evaluation of Operations personnel.
• As both administrator and technical leader for operations, set 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 operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to use of proper technique in isolator and Grade C operational areas.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
• Strong understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills & Preferences

• Technical & Operational
• Prior experience in parenteral, aseptic, or sterile manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, and documentation practices in a regulated manufacturing setting
• Experience supporting investigations, deviations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods
• Comfort working in classified areas (e.g., isolators, Grade C environments) and reinforcing proper technique and compliance
• Leadership & People Management
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to hourly operations personnel
• Experience leading teams in a multi-shift manufacturing environment
• Ability to set expectations, maintain operational discipline, and drive accountability on the shop floor
• Strong judgment and escalation skills in safety, quality, and operational decision-making
• Collaboration & Ways of Working
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, TSMS, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, etc.
• Effective communicator with the ability to translate procedures and expectations into clear direction for operators
• Adaptability to support new equipment, process changes, and capital project activities
• Computer proficiency and comfort using enterprise systems and quality management systems (such as SuccessFactors, Veeva Vault, MasterControl, TrackWise, SAP)