Operator, Packaging (Night Shift)

About the role

Lilly Concord is a new state-of-the-art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility in Concord, North Carolina. We are seeking individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of patients by producing injectable medications.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up activities during the project phase to bring the area into service.
• Become an expert in your assigned area and educate your team on proper operation of the facility.
• Lead the training of new staff after the project phase is complete.
• Ensure continuous supply of medicines by running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans and develop your and your team's capabilities.

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).

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc).
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on days (2-2-3 schedule).

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Maintain a safe work environment, exemplify safe working practices, and be accountable for supporting HSE goals.
• Act as both administrator and technical leaders 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.
• Administer technical training and ensure all operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.
• Assists 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.