Associate, Device Assembly / Packaging

Eli Lilly and Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Wisconsin seeks an Associate for Device Assembly / Packaging. This role reports to an Associate Director in Manufacturing, leading process improvements, CAPA, and cross-group collaboration to optimize manufacturing performance.

The position emphasizes safety, metrics development, and supervisory coverage in the absence of leadership. Travel up to ~10% and flexibility for off-shift meetings are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based field.
• Experience in Device Assembly / Packaging Operations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety initiatives.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing metrics.
• Drive process improvements and CAPA projects.
• Provide leadership for the Device Assembly / Packaging process team.
• Investigate problems, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Back up leadership roles as needed.
• Lead function-specific tasks within the process team.

Skills

Device Assembly / Packaging Operations

Leadership / Supervisory

CAPA & investigation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a science-based field

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.

Position Overview:

The Associate – Device Assembly / Packaging will report to an Associate Director in Manufacturing. They will be responsible for implementation and monitoring of projects in the manufacturing process. This includes providing a leadership role for the area process team, managing improvement projects and process improvements for the area, acting as a liaison between operations and multiple support groups in execution of improvements, change controls, and projects, and assisting in providing supervisory coverage in the absence of the Associate Director.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Development and monitoring of metrics
• Provide education on concepts
• Drive projects for improvement
• Provide a leadership role in the Device Assembly / Packaging and manage improvements for the process team.
• Projects as generated by Process Team and CAPA
• Investigate problems, conduct root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures
• Potential to back up Leader and Team Leader
• Lead specific functions of the process team
• Lead by example in using data to influence change and improvement
• Ensure that all safety practices, policies, and rules are followed and enforced
• Complete safety audits
• Be an active participant in safety improvements and reduction of incidents.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a science-based field
• Experience in Device Assembly / Packaging Operations
• 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:

• Deviation, CAPA, investigation experience
• Previous leadership / supervisory experience helpful
• Career interests in operations leadership.
• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off - shifts as necessary

Additional Information:

• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
• The position is for 1st shift, start / stop times somewhat flexible for potential 24/7 contact
• Some allergens are present in the plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.
• Primary location is Kenosha County, Wisconsin
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)

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. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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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

$65,250 - $145,200

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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