Lead - Parenteral Manufacturing Operations

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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.

Position Overview:

The Filling Operations Teams are an essential part of Lilly’s Kenosha County (LKC) Parenteral Manufacturing site. We manufacture and fill injectable parenteral products in state-of-the-art facilities to supply patients around the world. This position will work in a new facility with best in class, globally replicated production equipment. Operations team members will work with the latest industry technologies, while learning from global teams, to manufacture key current parenteral products and preparing for upcoming products.

The Lead is a working leader, operating equipment alongside the team while providing frontline leadership on the manufacturing floor. This role serves as the primary point of contact for shift-level operations, technical troubleshooting, and operator development. The Lead is also the designated backup for the Supervisor.

During line ramp-up activities, the Lead will serve as a subject matter expert for area equipment and processes, actively supporting commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities required to bring manufacturing areas into service. Given the multi-year nature of the LKC ramp-up, this work will remain a meaningful component of the role well beyond initial line startup.

• 1st shift: 6 AM–2:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 2 PM–10:30 PM
• 3rd shift: 10 PM–6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Ensure strict compliance with established policies/procedures (Safety, Production Procedures, Sanitization, Gowning, etc.) and ensure operators are trained and qualified to perform tasks.
• Actively participate in commissioning and qualification activities as the site prepares for initial manufacturing operations, including equipment walkthroughs, procedure reviews, and operator readiness assessments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, TSMS, Quality, etc.) to support the transition from line ramp-up to routine production.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for unexpected floor events; lead troubleshooting and escalate issues to appropriate channels.
• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators; provide day-to-day coaching and mentorship.
• Coordinate and deploy technical training to ensure operators are qualified to perform assigned tasks.                                    
• Leads and participates in structured problem-solving (root cause analysis, countermeasure development, etc.) to improve safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Assist in checking execution documentation (MasterControl, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Drive key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Network with various support areas to verify components and equipment are available for production orders.
• Ensure adherence to use of proper technique in isolator and Grade C operational areas.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Technical & Operational
  • Prior experience in parenteral, aseptic, or sterile manufacturing environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, and documentation practices in a regulated manufacturing setting.
  • Experience supporting investigations, deviations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Comfort working in classified areas (e.g., isolators, Grade C environments) and reinforcing proper technique and compliance.
  • Familiarity with parenteral filling equipment and associated systems, including isolators, filling/stoppering/capping/lyophilization equipment, cleaning and sterilization systems, filter integrity testers, formulation equipment, and analytical devices.

• Leadership & People Management
  • Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop hourly operations personnel.
  • Experience in a working leader capacity, performing hands-on tasks while guiding team performance.
  • Ability to set expectations, maintain operational discipline, and drive accountability on the shop floor.
  • Strong judgment and escalation skills in safety, quality, and operational decision-making.

• Collaboration & Ways of Working
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, TSMS, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, etc.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate procedures and expectations into clear direction for operators.
  • Adaptability to support new equipment, process changes, and capital project activities.
  • Computer proficiency and comfort using enterprise systems and quality management systems (such as SuccessFactors, Veeva Vault, MasterControl, TrackWise, SAP).

Additional Information:

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when required.
• Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• Primary location is Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%), including periodic visits to other Lilly manufacturing sites for training, knowledge transfer, and operational alignment.
• 1st shift: 6 AM–2:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 2 PM–10:30 PM
• 3rd shift: 10 PM–6:30 AM

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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.

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