HSE Permit Writer

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.

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within the production building. A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2027), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

• Safe work permit preparation including coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Execute the required safe work permits, e.g., lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop and maintain equipment specific instructions including lock-out, tag-out.
• Develop and maintain confined space entry risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.
• Review and monitor relevant SOPs and SOP updates. Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.
• Conduct continuous improvement projects aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needs.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental‑regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and be able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

• Previous experience in facility/area start‑up environments.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation with PSM‑regulated/hazardous chemicals.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean…