Operator - Formulation (Night Shift) at Eli Lilly and Company

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.

Company Overview 

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   

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People 

Position Description 

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and operate a new site.  

If you ever wanted to have a direct impact building a team’s culture and in how the team operates, now is the perfect opportunity! 
 

During the project phase, the Parenteral (PAR) Operators (Entry to Expert roles) will support start up activities required to bring the area into service which may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility.  This position will require travel (2-4 week trips and/or 3-12 month short term assignments) domestically with the opportunity for travel internationally to collaborate, train with, and learn from sites who currently produce our medicines.  

After project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by; expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset.  Operators will support daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities.  

As a site leader and expert at our growing site, you’ll have significant opportunities for growth into future leadership and technical roles. 

Responsabilities:

Integrity 

• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. 

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals. 

• Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques. 

Excellence 

• Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor. 

• Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks. 

• Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule. 

• Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs) 

• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. 

Respect for People 

• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the PAR areas. 

• Key liaison between operations and support functions.  

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED 

Additional preferences:

• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal) 

• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges 

• Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office). 

• A valid driver's license.

• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness

• Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity

Additional information:

• Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam 

• Ability to work overtime as required 

• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc) 

• Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment. 

• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC) 

• Depending on the candidate’s experience, the position may require a short-term assignment of 3-12 months domestically or internationally to train and be certified on existing processes and establish global contacts. There may also be a requirement for short (less than 1 month) travel to support equipment testing at the manufacturer’s factory.  

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. 

• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members 

• STEM degree or certifications 

• Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology. 

• Formulation, dispensing, material preparation.

• Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection. 

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) 

• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments. 

• Pharmaceutical, medical device or food processing industries 

• Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release. 

• Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies) 

• Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc) 

• SAP, Electronic Batch Records 

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 an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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