Utilities Senior Operator - Lilly Medicine Foundry
About The Position
The Lilly Medicine Foundry is a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development, combining research and manufacturing in a single location. This facility aims to optimize manufacturing processes, increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, and reduce costs and environmental impact. The Utilities Senior Operator is a self-directed team member responsible for the operations and maintenance of utility systems at this site. This role requires minimal oversight and involves independently managing daily responsibilities, addressing safety and housekeeping concerns, and supporting the development of other operators. The Senior Operator possesses a thorough understanding of all utility processes and contributes to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in utilities, industrial, or mechanical operations required.
- Must have mechanical aptitude.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be willing to respond to call-in and scheduled overtime work.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature variations while performing work outside in winter and summer weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear respiratory equipment and work at elevated heights as needed.
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate utilities systems including pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, compressed air, or water treatment equipment with minimal direction.
- Experience identifying and troubleshooting common equipment and process issues in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in data entry, log keeping, and documentation practices consistent with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Prior experience supporting or participating in the training of less experienced team members.
- Familiarity with work order systems, CMMS platforms, or maintenance documentation tools.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Independently operate, monitor, and maintain all assigned utility systems with minimal oversight, applying a solid working knowledge of equipment and processes.
- Proactively maintain housekeeping standards across utility operations areas and take initiative to address cleanliness issues without being directed.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, communicating findings and actions taken to supervisory personnel while resolving problems.
- Support the training and development of Operators by sharing knowledge, demonstrating correct procedures, and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Recommends continuous improvement ideas and identify safety concerns, elevating observations to the Expert Operator or Lead Operator for follow-up.
- Follow all SOPs, GMP requirements, and site EH&S protocols, and maintain accurate logs and documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Benefits
- company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
- company-sponsored 401(k)
- pension
- vacation benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
