Manufacturing Chemical Operator - Lebanon API

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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 Operators for API manufacturing operations are directly responsible for the production of API molecules used in Lilly medicines. Operators will be responsible for upholding a safety-first, quality-always mindset in the production of API while running a production process that incorporates a wide range of unit operations.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2027), 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.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Support the execution of the production plan for the site.
• Carry out daily monitoring testing and cleaning duties as assigned 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 (HSE) requirements and the application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards in order to execute GMP duties.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Monitor and collect data on equipment use and performance i.e. trying to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.
• Work with Maintenance and Technical Support to respond appropriately to potential production upsets or equipment failure.
• Contact the appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (spill/deviation/incident) during processing.
• Communicate with other shifts regarding the status of the area operations and details of any issues/problems that have occurred at handover.
• Participate in daily shift huddles / meetings to both understand and set expectations for daily operational goals.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure co-ordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Be trained and qualified on all specified unit operations within the building.
• Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion (shift 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.
• Must be able to use specified company supplied personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. hair & beard coverings, lab coats or gowns, safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, etc.) for long periods of time.

• 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 visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of…