Lead Operator, Aseptic Filling (Day Shift)

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company's capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. During the project phase, the Parenteral (PAR) Lead Operator will support start up activities required to bring the aseptic isolator barrier filling area into service. After project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients; Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals; Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations; Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor; Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks; Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule; Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs); Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance; Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the PAR areas; (Lead role) Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators; Act as backup for Supervisor; Key liaison between operations and support functions; During the project phase, support start up activities required to bring the aseptic isolator barrier filling area into service; Become the experts within the assigned area and educate the team in the proper operation of the facility; Lead the training of new staff; After project phase, ensure continuous supply of medicines by expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally; Coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing own and team capabilities

Requirements

Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED; Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal); Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges; Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office); (Lead roles) Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members; Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology; Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc.); Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs); Experience in operations/manufacturing environments within pharmaceutical, medical device, or food processing industries; Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release; Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies); SAP, Electronic Batch Records; STEM degree or certifications; Must be able to work the day shift schedule (6am to 6pm on a 2-2-3 schedule); Ability to work overtime as required; Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc); Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment; Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC); Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

Benefits

Company bonus (eligible full-time equivalent employees, depending in part on company and individual performance); Company-sponsored 401(k); Pension; Vacation benefits; Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); Life insurance and death benefits; Certain time off and leave of absence benefits; Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)