Operator, Packaging - Night Shift
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Overview
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 35,000 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.
Operator, Packaging - Night Shift
Company Overview:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a 140+ year strong global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with manufacturing sites throughout the US, EU, and Asia. Our 35,000 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 and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.
Position Overview
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
- 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 leader for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
- 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.
- Assist in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs).
- Drive 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.
- Key liaison between operations and support functions.
Basic Qualifications
- 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)
- Valid driver’s license
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
- Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industry
- Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Additional Information
- Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on nights (6pm-6am on a 2-2-3 schedule)
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.
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