Operation Associate (Manager)

Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first and strive to make life better for people around the world. 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 the 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 the 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 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. Possible backup for 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 influencing abilities. Solid technical writing skills. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Proficient in Excel. 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, with 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. You should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form on the Lilly careers site for workplace accommodation. This is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our groups include Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network, Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly, enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $145,200. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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