Lead - Filling Operator (Nights)

Lilly•Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d•$26 - $41

About The Position

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. Organization 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. Responsibilities 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. 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. 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 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. 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)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing
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)
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a Grade C environment with isolator equipment
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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)

Benefits

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
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).

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