Operator, Parenteral Visual Inspection; Nights

Overview

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. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.

Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a new, environmentally conscious campus in Concord, North Carolina. This campus will increase capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. During the project phase, Parenteral (PAR) Operators (Entry to Lead) will support start-up activities to bring the Inspection department into service, become experts in their assigned area, and lead training of new staff.

The Expert and Lead roles are expected to become leaders for PAR equipment and processes and will lead training. Travel domestically (2–4 week trips and/or 3–9 month assignments) and potentially internationally to collaborate and learn from other sites.

After the project phase, the role will ensure continuous supply by operating the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally while maintaining safety and quality standards. Senior and Lead Operators will coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans and build team capabilities. This role offers significant growth opportunities into future leadership and technical roles.

• Provide leadership on the manufacturing floor with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable product supply.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) goals.
• Act as administrator and technical leader for operations; demonstrate procedural knowledge, quality system compliance, and teaching of proper techniques.

• Technical leader and primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Administer technical training and ensure operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Operate equipment and perform activities to meet production schedules.
• Assist in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs).
• Drive safety performance, reduce deviations, improve productivity, and ensure training compliance.

• Support Site Leadership in building a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area procedures and quality controls for PAR areas.
• Assist Supervisor with development and evaluations of shift operators; act as backup for Supervisor.
• Serve as a key liaison between operations and support functions.

• Multiple operator levels are open based on experience and education.
• Minimum education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Effective communication (electronic, written, verbal)
• Problem-solving and triage abilities
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a vision exam and be free of color blindness; 20/20 corrected vision

• Must pass a fitness for duty physical exam
• Hours:
  
  6pm–6am on a 2-2-3 schedule in operation
• Overtime as required
• Wear safety equipment and gown in cleanroom (Grade C, ISO
  8) environment
• Authorized to work in the United States;
  Lilly does not sponsor work visas for this role

• Leadership and ability to train/educate team members for Senior/Lead roles
• STEM degree or certifications
• Experience with automated, semi-automated, or manual inspection
• Knowledge of CGMPs
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or food processing industries
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
• Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly)
• SAP, Electronic Batch Records

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce and offers accommodation requests. Lilly is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. Compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location, with anticipated wage ranges listed. Full-time employees are eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits program (retirement plans, health coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, and well-being benefits).

Lilly reserves the right to amend compensation and benefits programs.

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