Sr. Specialist -OJT-Fill/Finish OPS

Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

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. Our Mission At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to create medicines that 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. Responsibilities The Parenteral (PAR) Operators (Entry to Expert roles) will support start up activities at Eli Lilly’s newly acquired Kenosha County site. This role is required to bring the area into service which may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and equipment preparation. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. This position may require travel (2-4 week trips and/or 3-12 month short term assignments) domestically with the opportunity for travel internationally to collaborate, train with, and learn from sites who currently produce our medicines. After project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by; expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first/quality always mindset. Operators will support daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities. As a site leader and expert at our growing site, you’ll have significant opportunities for growth into future leadership and technical roles. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Integrity The technician is responsible for implementing the operator training program. May be involved in orienting new employees to the department, assess skills and competencies for all operators, coordinate OJTs to close skill gaps, provide on-the-job feedback to reinforce training, and assess documents or systems that the operators utilize to perform their jobs for improvement opportunities. Will qualify other instructors within operations and determine a re-qualification strategy. Is instrumental in revision of key procedures / training courses in order to make them more user friendly and better understood by operators. The OJT Technician is responsible for understanding and communicating changes to documents (Forms, Tools and Templates) prior to their effective date. Responsible for key training metrics and reporting of operator training percent. Assists supervision with identifying appropriate duty curriculum assigned to job codes. Maintain printed document logbooks. Excellence Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the production floor. Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks. Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs) Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance. Respect for People Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the PAR areas. Key liaison between operations and support functions. Basic Qualifications Ability to work in a clean room with the appropriate gowning required Skills in giving and receiving feedback Basic computer skills (excel, word) are required Ability to use respirator protection required Technical growth & application Self management skills Teamwork/Interpersonal skills Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals. A minimum of one year GMP/Pharma experience Time Commitments and Work Authorization Ability to work overtime as required Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc) Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment. Ability to participate in professional development opportunities Depending on the candidate’s experience, the position may require a short-term assignment of 3-12 months domestically or internationally to train and be certified on existing processes and establish global contacts. 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 Experience with, completion of, or understanding of: Leadership and the ability to train/educate team members Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology. Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) Experience in operations or manufacturing environments. Pharmaceutical, medical device or food processing industries Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release. Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc) SAP, Electronic Batch Records 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. This position requires flexibility and a commitment to meeting operational needs, which may involve working irregular hours or shifts, including swing shifts. The ability to adapt to various schedules and provide coverage as needed is essential for maintaining continuous production and supporting our team's objectives. Your dedication to meeting these scheduling requirements will contribute significantly to the success of our operations and the quality of our products. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $25.60 - $42.67 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. WeAreLilly

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