Operator, Packaging (Day Shift)

Lilly • Concord, NC

1d • 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. During the project phase, Operators (Entry to Lead roles) will support start up activities required to bring the area into service. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. The Expert and Lead roles are expected to become the leaders for the equipment and process and will lead the training of new staff. After the project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by, running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Expert and Lead Operators will coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities. This position will require travel domestically (3-6 month short term assignments) to collaborate and learn from sites who produce our medicines currently.

Requirements

• 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)
• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness
• Must be equivalent to 20/20 correctable close vision acuity

Nice To Haves

• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members (Senior and Lead roles)
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

• Support start up activities required to bring the area into service during the project phase.
• Become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility.
• Lead the training of new staff (Expert and Lead roles).
• Ensure continuous supply of our medicines by running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset.
• Coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities (Expert and Lead Operators).
• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Maintain a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and be 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.
• Function as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor and be a key resource for troubleshooting.
• Administer technical training and ensure 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.
• Act as a key liaison between operations and support functions.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED