Lead Process Technician - Packaging at Eli Lilly and Company

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.

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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly

Organization Overview:

The Lead Process Technician – Packaging is responsible for leadership, daily operations, development of operators, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.

Responsibilities:

• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Packaging area.

• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.

• 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.

• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.

• Key liaison between operations and support functions. 

• Operate the equipment and lead the shift operations as required to meet production schedule.

• Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs)

• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.

• Acts as back-up in Shift Supervisor absence.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Previous experience with highly automated equipment

• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills

• Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam

• Ability to work Monday -Friday 8-hours days and could transition to 12-hour days on rotating shift

• Ability to work overtime as required

• Ability to travel up to 20% during Asset Delivery and < 5% after startup

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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