Supervisor - IDAP Reach Packaging Operations

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 around the world 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 give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. 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. Position Brand Description: 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. Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Safety: 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 Quality 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 Leadership 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 Minimum Requirements: 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. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional Preferences: 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 Other Information: Working overtime and outside normal shift hours will be required as necessary 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note 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 current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), 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 $35.33 - $51.83 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 (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).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. WeAreLilly

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