Operation Associate (Manager)

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Position Description:

The Operation Associate Manager – Visual Inspection will report to the Sr. Manager in Visual Inspection in Kenosha County, WI. They will be responsible for implementation and monitoring of Visual Inspection projects in the manufacturing process. This includes providing a leadership role for the area process team, managing improvement projects and process improvements for the area, acting as a liaison between operations and multiple support groups in execution of improvements, change controls, and projects, and assisting in providing supervisory coverage in the absence of the Senior Manager.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Development and monitoring of metrics.

• Provide education on concepts to the team.

• Drive projects for improvement.

• Provide a leadership role in the area of Visual Inspection and process improvements for the process team.

• Lead and support cross functional projects and initiatives generated by business needs or process team.

• Investigate problems, conduct root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures.

• Potential to back up Leader and Team Leader.

• Lead specific functions of the process team.

• Lead by example in using data to influence change and improvement.

• Ensure that all safety practices, policies, and rules are followed and enforced.

• Complete safety audits.

• Be an active participant in safety improvements and reduction of incidents.

• Support future projects in the department.

• Write deviations when required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a science-based or STEM /technical field.

• Experience: 2 to 5 years Parenteral Operations experience or support preferred.

• Demonstrated high degree of ownership / accountability.

• Strong communication (written and oral) skills, teamwork, and influence.

• Solid technical writing skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Proficient in Excel.

• 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.

Additional Preferences:

• Deviation, CAPA, investigation experience.

• Previous leadership / supervisory experience.

• Career interests in operations leadership.

• Previous engineering or project management experience in pharmaceutical field.

Other Information:

• The position is for day shift, start / stop times somewhat flexible for potential 24/7 operation.

• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off - shifts as necessary.

• Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

• Travel required for visits to other Lilly sites (5-10%).

This job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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