Operations Supervisor - Filling (night Shift)

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · US: Research Triangle Park, NC

Operations Supervisor for a pharmaceutical filling line, responsible for shift leadership, staff development, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and managing direct reports. Requires experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP, and strong leadership skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support Site Leadership to build a diverse, inclusive, and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for Parenteral areas.
  2. Responsible for hiring/managing 10+ direct reports working across 2-3 manufacturing lines.
  3. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE goals.
  4. Ensures adequate qualified/trained staffing for operators working on the manufacturing lines.
  5. Communicate with the area Manager on quality, equipment, and operational issues and areas for improvement.

Skills

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with an emphasis on respect for people
  • Skills in providing/receiving feedback and creating employee development plans
  • Basic computer skills (desktop software)
  • Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP requirements
  • 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
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (2-2-3 schedule)
  • Ability to work overtime as required especially during training
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, or technical field
  • Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments
  • Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
  • Experience with root cause analysis/technical writing
  • Organizational and motivational skills
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

What the JD emphasized

  • Strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures is required.
  • Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP requirements.