Lilly
healthcare
AssociateDirector-UtilitiesOperations
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“Associate Director - Utilities Operations at Lilly. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. managing the day-to-day utility operations for their respective area. oversight for the operational resources assigned to the area, including Operations Leaders”
What You'll Achieve.
Set objectives for the own and review the area scorecard with management; Ensure that team members are appropriately trained; Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet the business objectives; operate this facility to the highest standards of operational excellence; Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
Industry & Context.
make independent decisions; Ability to provide innovative solutions to plant, divisional, and corporate issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred), 3+ years’ experience in process or plant engineering, or technical services/manufacturing science, preferably in API manufacturing, Formal leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
What You'll Do.
managing the day-to-day utility operations for their respective area
oversight for the operational resources assigned to the area
including Operations Leaders
leadership of frontline leaders in direct execution of utility operations (per SOPs and operational execution instructions) to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high-quality medicine
ensuring equipment is maintained in a state of compliance and processes in a validated state for their respective area
Build and promote a Safety and Quality culture
Maintain a safe working environment and conduct operations activities in a manner that protects safety
environment and quality
Ensure utility operations
maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times
Ensure utility areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site
Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the floor
Support and provide leadership to the area through site inspections
Own the implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area
ensuring cross functional support and integration
Set objectives for the own and review the area scorecard with management
Set objectives and development plans for Operations staff
including Operations Leaders and Operators
Manage events as required
ensuring appropriate communication within the team and with external teams
Provide input and approve investigations
Build and develop a team
creating clear common purpose and promoting good team spirit
Ensure that team members are appropriately trained
and that operating procedures and training material are available and current
Communicate appropriately with team members regarding site objectives and team business
Ensure the team is adequately resourced to meet the business objectives
Build the organization with the necessary capability
capacity and culture to operate this facility to the highest standards of operational excellence
Develop and implement the systems and processes needed to run the site
leveraging existing Lilly knowledge and practices where necessary
but also incorporating external experiences and learning
Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence by supporting lean principles in their respective areas
Support the project team as they deliver the facility to the site team
by providing feedback and support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
key integrator; accountability for the cross functional team supporting the utilities area; Ability to work with a team; Ability to instill teamwork within the department; Ability to function in a team environment as a leader and as a member of management teams; collaborative; inclusive; support the broader team
Communication Scope
communicate appropriately with team members regarding site objectives and team business; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences, particularly one-on-one coaching and feedback with direct reports
Process & Methodology
implementation of the change and improvement agenda
Full 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. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Houston, TX. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the site technical team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations. The Associate Director Utility Operations is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day utility operations for their respective area. The Associate Director Utility Operations for Plant Utilities will be responsible for gray, clean, and plant utilities. The role provides oversight for the operational resources assigned to the area, including Operations Leaders. The role is responsible for the leadership of frontline leaders in direct execution of utility operations (per SOPs and operational execution instructions) to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high-quality medicine. The Associate Director Utility Operations provides leadership, acts as a key integrator, has accountability for the cross functional team supporting the utilities area, and ensures that appropriate staffing is in place. The role will ensure equipment is maintained in a state of compliance and processes in a validated state for their respe
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