Operations Line Lead - Filling

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$25.60 - $42.67

Company Overview
​At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a 140+ year strong global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with manufacturing sites throughout the US, EU, and Asia. Our 35,000 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 and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.
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​Position Description
​During the project phase, the Filling Lead Operator will support start up activities required to bring the area into service which may include equipment setup, isolator filling, and procedure development. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. The Lead roles are expected to become the leaders for the isolator equipment and will lead the training of new staff. This position may require travel (2-4 week trips) 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. Lead Operators will coordinate 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.
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​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.
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​Excellence

• Acts as key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the production 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.
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​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 isolator area.
​• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.

• Act as backup for Supervisor

• Key liaison between operations and support functions (Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, Quality)
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​Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to train and mentor peers
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Basic digital literacy (desktop software) is required.
• Must be able to lift 45lbs
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule) with additional overtime as the need arises

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

• Previous experience working in a Grade C environment with isolator equipment

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment
• 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.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Participation in media fill qualifications

• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications
• Previous experience using solution filling equipment and/or isolator technology

• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems

• Flexibility to support a major capital project, with an aggressive delivery schedule
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues as necessary on the production floor

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.
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​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.
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​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 employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4. 

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.

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.

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