Lead Operator - Formulation​/Preparation; Night Shift

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• During the project phase, the Operations Line Lead – Formulation/Preparation will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring the formulation suite into service as well as support site operational readiness activities. This role will become a subject‑matter expert for the formulation and preparation equipment process and will be directly involved with training future new hires.
• After project phase completion, the role will be responsible for line (suite) leadership, daily operations, development of operators, requalification tasks, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.

• Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during the project phase.
• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Formulation area.
• Provide frontline leadership on the manufacturing floor ensuring a high level of safety, quality and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Act as a key resource for troubleshooting and function as the primary point of contact for unexpected floor events.
• Coordinate and deploy technical training and ensure all operators are qualified to perform tasks.
• Assist the Supervisor in the development and performance evaluations of shift operators.
• Act as a liaison between operations and support functions.
• Operate the equipment and lead shift operations to meet production demands.
• Assist in checking execution documentation (Mastercontrol, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.).
• Drive key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and ensuring training compliance.
• Serve as the backup for the Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion). Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor peers.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Flexibility and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic digital literacy (desktop software) is required.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts (2‑2‑3 schedule) with additional overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Previous experience with compounding/formulation in a Grade C environment.
• 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 position.

• Experience with pH meters, water baths, API dispensing, autoclave, and filter integrity testing.
• Scientific/technical degrees or certifications.
• Previous experience…