Supervisor - IDAP Reach Packaging Operations

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At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

The "Supervisor – IDAP Reach Packaging Operations" role is responsible for providing shift leadership on the Reach Packaging Process Team at the Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP) manufacturing site. The Supervisor is responsible for daily floor operations including safety of the area, operator compliance with all policies and procedures, training and development of new operators, management of resources in alignment with production plan, and helping resolve production issues.

The Supervisor will work alongside another peer supervisor in order to manage day shift resources across three device packaging lines. The supervisor can expect to personally manage 10-13 operators.

• Demonstrating and delivering a strong safety culture for the shift and maintaining a safe work environment
• Prioritizing safety by adhering to all health and safety guidelines and leading by example

• Delivering strong quality performance for the shift in accordance with established procedures
• Ensuring strict shift adherence to all cGMP requirement
• Communicating with area leadership and support personnel on safety, quality, engineering, and operational issues

• Supervising, developing, and coaching direct reports through regular interaction, floor presence, career development discussions and performance management reviews
• Accountability for shift performance and actions taken in order to achieve safety, quality, and production targets
• Managing adequate staffing of the device packaging lines to meet business production needs safely
• Initiating, investigating, and documenting safety and quality incidents that occur in the area
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity, and driving improvement in these areas

• Proven ability to effectively communicate across various levels and functions (operators, maintenance, engineers, management)
• Demonstrated leadership ability including providing coaching and feedback to others
• Strong safety and quality mindset
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Basic computer skills (desktop software)
• Ability to work a 12.25 hour day shift schedule (5:45 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Ability to work a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (Mon-Tue + Fri-Sun one week, Wed-Thu the other)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in production areas (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, hearing protection)
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Prior Packaging Operations experience strongly preferred
• Prior supervisor/management experience
• Ability to navigate SAP, EWM, PMX
• Knowledge and experience with cGMP requirements
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical environment

• Working overtime and outside normal shift hours will be required as necessary

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