Line Lead Operator

Eli Lilly and Company; Alzey; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Line Lead Operator to join their new state-of-the-art facility in Alzey, Germany. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and educate a team in the production of life-changing medicines. As a key player in a pioneering environment, you will ensure the highest standards of safety and quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives. With a strong focus on professional development and innovation, this position promises significant growth opportunities in a collaborative and technologically advanced setting. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Excellent Company Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Creative Freedom in Projects

Innovative Work Environment

Qualifikationen

• Minimum education required is a High School Diploma.
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments is essential.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment is required.

Aufgaben

• Lead manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train and educate team members on operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues during production.

Kenntnisse

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Flexibility

Computer Proficiency

Aseptic Filling

Knowledge of CGMPs

Continuous Improvement

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

STEM Degree or Certifications

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Electronic Batch Record

Jobbeschreibung

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 Description

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Alzey, Germany. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and operate a new site.

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible as:

Line Lead Operator (m/w/d)

During the project phase, the Parenteral (PAR) or Device Assembly and Packaging (DAP) Line Lead will support start-up activities required to bring the area into service which may include formulation, aseptic isolator barrier filling, and visual inspection. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility. The Lead roles are expected to become the leaders for the PAR or DAP equipment and process and will lead the training of new staff. This position will require short travels and/or assignments in other sites (3-12 months) with the opportunity for travel internationally to collaborate, train with, and learn from sites who currently produce our medicines.

After the project phase is complete, this role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by expertly running the process, troubleshooting, collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Lead Operators will coordinate 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:

• Provide leadership on the manufacturing floor ensuring a 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 leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.
• 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.
• Conduct line clearance/line inspections.
• Manage the flow of materials, products, and/or packaging items.
• Participate in continuous improvement working groups.
• Be a key resource for troubleshooting and function as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Perform initial diagnostics for process and equipment issues during production.
• Diagnose anomalies and troubleshoot equipment for common failures, involve relevant services, and participate in problem resolution as needed.
• Prepare and verify the necessary materials/documentation for production.
• Operate and adjust production equipment to meet production schedule.
• Control quality during production and implement authorized corrective measures.
• Participate in tests, controls, and calibrations of various equipment in the area.
• Prepare for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Participate in investigations.
• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the PAR or DAP areas.
• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators. Act as backup for Supervisor.
• Act as a key liaison between operations and support functions.

How do you convince us?

• We have several levels open for Operator which are based on the experience and education you bring.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).
• Must pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc.).
• Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (CNC, Grade C, ISO 8) environment.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC).
• Require an assignment of 3-6 months to train and be certified on existing processes and establish global contacts. There may also be a requirement for short travel to support equipment testing at the manufacturer’s factory.
• Leadership and the ability to train/educate team members. STEM degree or certifications.
• Experience with Aseptic filling and formulation, isolator technology, automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection or medical device assembly (Pens, Auto injectors), packaging, automated inspection.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, medical device, or food processing industries.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies).
• Experience with highly automated equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP.

What can you look forward to with us?
Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.
Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.
Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Corporate Lilly University."
Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal. We look forward to your application!

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