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 operations 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 and dispense and sampling activities within the Logistics Centre, as well as supporting inventory management and material flow.

People Management:

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

Compliance Culture

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

Routine Operations and Start-up

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

Daily Operations Management

Provide leadership on data integrity. Owns the planning, scheduling, and work completion processes across the site. Ensures Logistic Centre areas deliver on maintenance operational and technical requirements by networking with operational areas. Manage events from initial response to 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). Requires learning and understanding Good Manufacturing Practices and strict adherence to GMP regulations. Will be expected to adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines and to promote safety and environmental compliance in all areas. Good organisational skills. Ability to demonstrate 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 of the project, the shift will be primarily day shift. As the site nears normal operation, shift work will be required. Anticipated to be 12 hour shifts. Some overtime may be required.