Lead Operator - Formulation/Preparation (Night Shift)

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Organization Overview We serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges. We explore how next generation therapeutics, new technologies, and data analytics can improve patient health and the healthcare system. Our team shares a real passion for challenging conventional wisdom and creating an environment that embraces creative, break‑through concepts. Responsibilities During the project phase, the Operations Line Lead – Formulation/Preparation will support commissioning/qualification activities required to bring formulation suite into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities. This role is expected to 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, this role will be responsible for line (suite) leadership, daily operations, development of operators, requalification tasks, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan. Key Objectives Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during 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 manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for unexpected floor events. Responsible for coordinating and deploying technical training and ensuring all operators are qualified to perform tasks. Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators. Key liaison between operation and support functions. Line Lead is a “working leader” by operating the equipment and leading the shift operations to meet production demands. Assists in checking execution documentation (Mastercontrol, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.) Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. Line Leads are the back up for the Supervisor. Basic Requirements 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 ability to train and mentor peers Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) Flexibility and problem‑solving skills Basic digital literacy (desktop software) is required. Must be able to lift 45lbs Ability to work 12‑hour shifts (2-2-3 schedule) with additional overtime as the need arises Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) Previous experience 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 employment position. Additional Skills/Preferences Working with pH meters, water baths, API dispensing, autoclave experience, filter integrity testing Scientific/technical degrees or certifications Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, PAPR) Ability to work overtime as required Additional Information The position is for the Lilly Kenosha County site and during the project phase will require a flexible working schedule which includes working on days or nights as needed. Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.) Ability to gown and work in controlled classified areas Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $25.96 - $38.08. Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, 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). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. We are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. 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