Operator - Solvent Recovery Operations

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

The Solvent Recovery Operator is directly responsible for ensuring that the supply of solvents and management of waste is provided without interruption of service to support the needs of the facility. The Solvent Recovery Operator will be responsible for solvent recovery operations, air emissions systems, and associated supply and waste tanks. The role is responsible for the direct execution of operations (per SOPs and operational execution instructions) in order to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high‑quality medicine.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2026 to 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

• Ensure operations maintains compliance with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ensure areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Operate Solvent Recovery Unit, Cryogenic Units.
• Carry out daily monitoring, testing and cleaning duties as assigned on the above listed systems to ensure equipment and systems are in good operating conditions and are maintained in accordance with local and corporate regulatory requirements.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental‑regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards in order to execute key/critical GMP duties.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and be able to react appropriately.
• Monitor and collect data on equipment use and performance to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.
• Work with Maintenance and Technical Support to respond appropriately to potential supply upsets or equipment failure.
• Contact the appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (spill/deviation/incident) during processing.
• Communicate to other shifts regarding the status of area operations and details of any issues/problems that have occurred at handover.
• Participate in daily shift huddles / meetings to understand and set expectations for daily operational goals.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Be trained and qualified on all specified unit operations within the area.
• Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion (crew meetings, safety representative).
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment…