Manufacturing Chemical Operator - Lebanon API

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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.

Organization Overview:

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.

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Description:

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  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.

Responsibilities:

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 ticipate 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  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.  Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.

Additional Preferences:3+ years chemical processing experience or equivalent comparable manufacturing experience

Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.

Previous experience in a pharmaceutical…