Lilly is looking for a Lead Operator for Utility Operations to ensure the generation and distribution of utility services are provided without interruption to support the facility's needs. You will be directly responsible for executing operations to safely and compliantly support the manufacturing of high-quality medicine.
What You'll Do
- Ensure utility operations maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
- Ensure utility areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.
- Carry out daily monitoring testing and cleaning duties on Water Systems, Boilers, Chillers, Instrument Air, and Cooling Towers.
- Enter Trackwise events, participate in and lead CAPA investigations.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose process problems and take appropriate actions to minimize deviations or site impact.
- Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
- Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
- Monitor and collect data on equipment use and performance to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.
- Work with Maintenance and Technical Support to respond appropriately to potential utility supply upsets or equipment failure.
- Contact appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (spill/deviation/incident) during processing.
- Communicate to other shifts regarding the status of the area operations and details of any issues/problems at handover.
- Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure co-ordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
- Train and qualify on all specified unit operations within the building.
- Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion.
- Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status.
- Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
- Minimum 3 years previous experience in utility operations.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments
- Ability to assume leadership and prioritize daily priorities without direct supervision
- Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
- Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Emergency Response Experience: Industrial, military, volunteer, career firefighter; Indiana State or IFSAC Certification – Fire 1, Hazmat Technician.
Technical Stack
- Water Systems
- Boilers
- Chillers
- Instrument Air
- Cooling Towers
- Trackwise
Team & Environment
Part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $33.89 - $49.71
- Eligibility for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefit program including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Lebanon, IN.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
