Operator, Aseptic Filling (Day Shift)

Lilly • Concord, NC

90d • $17 - $34

About The Position

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and operate a new site. If you ever wanted to have a direct impact building a team’s culture and in how the team operates, now is the perfect opportunity! During the project phase, the Parenteral (PAR) Operators (Entry to Expert roles) will support start up activities required to bring the area into service which may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. 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. Operators will support 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.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid drivers license.
• Must pass a 'fitness for duty' physical exam.
• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness.
• Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity.
• Must be able to work 6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with, completion of, or understanding of: Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology.
• Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Pharmaceutical, medical device or food processing industries.
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies).
• Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc).
• SAP, Electronic Batch Records.
• STEM degree or certifications.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc).
• Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC).
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members.

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.
• 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.
• Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.
• Assist in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs).
• Drive 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 PAR areas.
• Act as a key liaison between operations and support functions.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees