Operations Lead Technician- Visual Inspection (Night Shift)

Eli Lilly and Company•Research Triangle Park, NC

2d•$26 - $38•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 believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. If you are looking for a new position within Lilly, you can view and apply to open roles posted in the internal job posting system. You must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description and have/obtain work authorization in the country the position is located in order to be considered. When applying internally for a position, your current supervisor will receive notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying. Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art facility and Quality System from the ground up. Responsibilities: During the project phase, the Line Lead (Technician) – Inspection will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring automated vision systems into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities. This position will require domestic travel with the opportunity for international travel based on program need. This role is expected to become a subject matter expert for the visual inspection equipment/process and will be directly involved with training future new hires. After project phase completion, this role will be responsible for line leadership, daily operations, development of operators, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan. Key Objectives Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during project phase. Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Parenteral Inspection area. Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. 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. Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators. Key liaison between operation and support functions. Line Lead is a “working leader” by operating the equipment and leading the shift operations as required to meet production schedule. Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.) Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. Line Leads are the back up for the Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years relevant experience, (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion)
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to train and coach others
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
Flexibility and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule)
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to travel during Asset Delivery to support program needs, and < 5% after startup
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

Scientific/technical degrees or certifications Preferred
4+ years relevant experience
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
Previous experience utilizing automated inspection equipment and/or experience with manual visual inspection processes
Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Experience with start-ups of technology transfers
Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity

Responsibilities

Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during project phase.
Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Parenteral Inspection area.
Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
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.
Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.
Key liaison between operation and support functions.
Line Lead is a “working leader” by operating the equipment and leading the shift operations as required to meet production schedule.
Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.)
Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
Line Leads are the back up for the Supervisor.

Benefits

Employees may elect medical, prescription drug, dental and/or vision coverage for you and your family in one of two health plan options, enjoy best-in-class mental health support, and concierge services for orthopedic, cardiovascular, fertility care, and LGBTQ health navigation.
We also support well-being with a fitness membership, health coaching, and wellness activities at no additional cost.
Our retirement benefits are designed to help our employees feel secure in their financial future by including a defined benefit pension, a 401(k) match, and retiree medical coverage.
We provide life and disability insurance for peace of mind and protection for you and your loved ones and paid time-off benefits to support you in life’s moments that matter including personal illness, caregiver, bereavement, and other family needs, in addition to annual paid vacation and holidays.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
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).

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