Warehouse Supervisor

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Lilly is currently constructing a Next Generation Biotech Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility in Limerick, Ireland. This facility will be Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing site and will include next-generation manufacturing technologies and advanced data collection and analysis platforms that will deliver improvements in safety and quality, and increased productivity and process performance.

The Warehouse Supervisor provides leadership and direct supervision to Warehouse Operators at the Logistics Centre in Limerick. Operating within a live, fast-paced environment, the Supervisor ensures that daily warehouse activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production and service level targets. As the site continues to scale toward full operational capacity, the Warehouse Supervisor plays a key role in optimising workflows, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and developing the team to meet increasing volume and complexity. The Supervisor is the management representative on shift, responsible for maintaining operational control, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring consistent performance across all warehouse functions.

Key Responsibilities:

The Supervisor provides direct supervision to the Warehouse Operators at the Logistics Centre in the Limerick site. Initially, the Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of Warehouse Operators and carrying out tasks associated with bringing the new facility to full operational capacity. The Supervisor will be responsible for directing activities within the Logistics Centre to support production operations. The Supervisor will provide oversight of inbound, outbound, weigh & dispense, and sampling activities within the Logistics Centre, as well as supporting inventory management and material flow.

People Management:

Responsible for individual performance, managing employee relations, and conducting 1:1 meetings. Be a role model for personnel in terms of performance and behaviours. Effectively assign tasks and define completion criteria. Work with other operations and support resources to ensure all activities have adequate operator coverage to meet production targets or milestones. Follow and ensure adherence to vacation, absence, and overtime policies. Conduct thorough information pass-downs to ensure appropriate personnel are aware of all issues and task progress. Lead teams as necessary to accomplish plant capacity and team goals. Participate in start-up activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ/PV/CV as applicable, procedure reviews, and training reviews. Participate in operator interviewing, onboarding, and training delivery.

Compliance Culture:

Help promote a culture of quality and safety compliance by demonstrating desired behaviours. Ensure all operations personnel adhere to relevant compliance procedures. Organise, participate in, and/or lead routine Quality and EH&S audits and inspections with operators and support personnel. Ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate. Maintain housekeeping standards within assigned areas and across the facility.

Routine Operations and Start-up:

Run morning/shift team meetings. Escalate issues and barriers to start-up and efficient task execution where appropriate. Coordinate immediate response to major Quality and EHS events during off-hours as necessary. Assign operators to daily tasks based on the warehouse operations schedule or start-up milestones. Work closely with technical support to ensure activities are performed in a compliant manner. Ensure Logistics Centre start-up milestones are met. Ensure all relevant documentation is completed by end of day/shift.

Daily Operations Management:

Provide leadership on data integrity. Own planning, scheduling, and work completion processes across the site. Ensure Logistics Centre areas deliver on maintenance, operational, and technical requirements by collaborating with operational teams. Manage events from initial response through follow-up. Establish and maintain safety, GMP, and environmental standards.

Basic Requirements:

Four years GMP manufacturing experience required.

Good communication skills (both oral and written).

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and strict adherence to GMP regulations.

Commitment to safety and environmental guidelines, promoting compliance across all areas.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Preferences:

Technical problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Previous manufacturing supervisor experience.

Education Requirements:

Leaving Certificate or equivalent education or experience.

Other Information:

During the start-up phase, the role will primarily be day shift. As the site approaches normal operations, shift work will be required, anticipated to be 12-hour shifts. Some overtime may be required.

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