Operations Support Lead - Material Prep/Formulation/Filling

Lilly

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Support Lead for Material Prep/Formulation/Filling at Lilly plays a critical role in integrating performance efficiencies into daily tasks. This position serves as a central focal point, primarily providing on-floor support and working cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and information technology (IT) personnel. The goal is to improve processes and procedures for operations staff. The lead will also participate in investigations and take ownership of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) related to procedure updates and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experienced working in a manufacturing environment preferably in a support organization such as Quality or Engineering
• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off-shifts (operations is 24/7)
• Must be able to work a shift schedule requiring weekend and night shift hours
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the year for development and network support for sister sites
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in technical degree
• Career interests in Operations Leadership

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Goals
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail which translates in SOP authoring, developing training tools, and improving user interface in MES or HMIs
• Review executed batch records, assess log comments, provide real time review of batch records to have supervisors and management address outstanding comments
• Aid in issue resolution, batch/product approvals, and production schedule execution
• Author investigations and change controls to support operations processes
• Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the shop floor and through Gemba walks and Practice vs. Procedure evaluations
• Participates and/or lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE)
• Identify changes required for electronic batch records (MES) and ensure they are implemented consistently with operational practices
• Work with EWM, IDS and Master Data Team to support launch and ticket builds and process order releases
• Power user for PMX upgrades in order to write and test scripts accordingly
• Develop, administer, and maintain instructor led courses for operator improvement and deployment of consistent processes
• Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for their area
• Development and monitoring of metrics for the area

Benefits

• Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees