Operation Associate; Manager

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The Operation Associate Manager – Visual Inspection reports to the Sr. Manager in Visual Inspection in Kenosha County, WI. The role involves implementation and monitoring of Visual Inspection projects in the manufacturing process, leading the area process team, managing improvement projects, acting as a liaison between operations and support groups, and providing supervisory coverage in the absence of the Senior Manager.

• Maintain a safe work environment, lead safety initiatives, and support all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Develop and monitor 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 the 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑based or STEM/technical field.
• Experience:
  
  2 to 5 years in 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.

• Deviation, CAPA, investigation experience.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience.
• Career interests in operations leadership.
• Previous engineering or project management experience in the pharmaceutical field.

• 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%).

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 employees are eligible for a company bonus (subject to company and individual performance) and a comprehensive benefit program, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, death benefits, time‑off and leave of absence, and well‑being programs.

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