Operator-Filling/Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Parenteral (PAR) Operators, with openings at entry through expert levels, will support start-up activities at Eli Lilly’s newly acquired Kenosha County site. The work may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and equipment preparation. Operators become experts in their assigned areas and educate teammates in proper facility operation. They help ensure continuous medicine supply by running processes, troubleshooting, collaborating across functions, and upholding a safety-first, quality-always mindset. Operators support daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and the team’s capabilities.

The position is expected to work night shift from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule once fully trained. Overtime may be required. Employees must pass a fitness-for-duty physical exam and be able to wear safety equipment and work and gown in a Grade C/ISO 8 cleanroom environment. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively electronically, in writing, and verbally.
• Ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Computer proficiency, including desktop software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass a fitness-for-duty physical exam.
• Ability to work the night shift from 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule once fully trained.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including glasses, shoes, and gloves.
• Ability to work and gown in a Grade C/ISO 8 cleanroom environment.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa or work authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience or ability to train and educate team members.
• A STEM degree or certifications.
• Experience with aseptic filling, single-use assemblies, or isolator technology.
• Experience with automated, semi-automated, or manual inspection.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or food processing industries.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience with highly automated equipment, including inspection, packaging, filling, or assembly equipment.
• Experience with SAP or Electronic Batch Records.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing-floor support while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity to ensure reliable product supply.
• Maintain a safe work environment, model safe working practices, and support health, safety, and environmental goals.
• Operate equipment and perform activities needed to meet the production schedule.
• Assist in checking execution documentation, including Electronic Batch Records, SAP records, and cleaning logs.
• Execute departmental objectives, including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and maintaining training compliance.
• Support site leadership in building a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operating procedures, quality processes, and controls for PAR areas.
• Troubleshoot and triage challenges, collaborate cross-functionally, and educate team members in proper facility operation.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including 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, including an 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