Lead Operator - Tank Farm, Truck & Rail Operations

Eli Lilly and Company • Lebanon, IN

25d • $34 - $54 • Onsite

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. 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 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. Organization Overview: Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations. Position Brand Description: The Lead Operator for Tank Farm, Truck and Rail Operations is directly responsible for ensuring that the supply of solvents and management of waste is provided without interruption of service to support the needs of the facility. The Lead Operator for Tank Farm, Truck and Rail Operations will be responsible for tank farm operations, air emissions systems, and truck/rail car loading/unloading. The role is responsible for the direct execution of operations (per SOPs and operational execution instructions) in order to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high-quality medicine. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2026 to 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience in utility/tank farm/truck and rail loading and unloading operations or chemical manufacturing
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
• Bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments
• Ability to assume leadership and prioritize daily priorities without direct supervision
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Emergency Response Experience
• Industrial, military, volunteer, career firefighter
• Indiana State or IFSAC Certification – Fire 1, Hazmat Technician

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Tank Farm operations, tanker loading/unloading, railcar loading/unloading
• Carry out daily monitoring testing and cleaning duties as assigned on the above listed systems to ensure equipment and systems are in good operating conditions and they are maintained in accordance with local and corporate regulatory requirements.
• Enter Trackwise/Veeva events, participate in and lead CAPA investigations
• Troubleshoot and diagnose process problems and take appropriate actions to minimize deviations or site impact
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards in order to execute key/critical GMP duties.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Monitoring and collecting data on equipment use and performance i.e. trying to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.
• Working with Maintenance and Technical Support to respond appropriately to potential utility supply upsets or equipment failure.
• Contacting the appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (spill/deviation/incident) during processing.
• Communication to other shifts regarding the status of the area operations and details of any issues/problems that have occurred at handover.
• Participate in daily shift huddles / meetings to both understand and set expectations for daily operational goals.
• Actively participating in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure co-ordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Be trained and qualified on all specified unit operations within the area.
• Support training and qualification for operators in the area.
• Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion (crew meetings, safety representative).
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED