Operator, Formulation (Night Shift)

Lilly•Concord, NC

45d•$17 - $34•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. Job Description 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.

Requirements

Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED
Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges
Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).
A valid driver's license.
Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness
Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity
Ability to work 6pm to 6am on a 2-2-3 schedule
Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam
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)
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

Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
STEM degree or certifications
Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology.
Formulation, dispensing, material preparation.
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

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.
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.
Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.
Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs)
Drives 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.
Key liaison between operations and support functions.

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).

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