Lead Operator-Formulation

Eli Lilly and Company; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in North Carolina is seeking a Parenteral Operations Lead/Sr. Lead Operator to guide and mentor operators in aseptic manufacturing. The role collaborates across QA, engineering, and support functions to maintain sterile product quality and compliant processes.

The position emphasizes governance, problem solving, and continuous improvement to sustain production continuity and meet customer expectations in a regulated parenteral environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching to operators to ensure procedure adherence and quality outcomes.
• Experience applying aseptic and sterile techniques in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with quality systems and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site governance activities (shift handovers, huddles, production team meetings) to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide informal guidance and coaching to operators to ensure procedure adherence and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, engineering and other support functions to resolve production issues.
• Participate in local improvement projects aimed at enhancing sterile manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
• Assist in equipment qualification and calibration activities to support validated manufacturing operations.
• Perform aseptic filling of sterile injectable products using strict aseptic techniques to maintain product sterility.
• Prepare sterile manufacturing equipment and components to ensure readiness for production runs.
• Perform aseptic filling operations using validated sterile techniques and process controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Aseptic techniques

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Parenteral Operations - Lead/Sr. Lead Operator - B4/B4-2 Summary

Parenteral Operations—Lead/Sr. Lead Operator plays a pivotal role in sustaining production continuity within a regulated parenteral manufacturing environment. This level 4 position leads through collaboration across quality assurance, engineering, and other support functions, guiding operators in adherence to aseptic and sterile techniques while coaching for consistent procedure compliance and quality outcomes. The role sits at the intersection of governance activities—shift handovers, huddles, and production team meetings—and hands-on problem solving, ensuring timely resolution of production issues and smooth cross-functional communication. Through proactive coordination and informal mentorship, the Lead operator elevates day-to-day operations, drives improvements in processes, and supports the team in meeting customer and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in site governance activities (shift handovers, huddles, production team meetings) to maintain operational continuity.
• Provide informal guidance and coaching to operators to ensure procedure adherence and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, engineering and other support functions to resolve production issues.
• Participate in local improvement projects aimed at enhancing sterile manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
• Assist in equipment qualification and calibration activities to support validated manufacturing operations.
• Perform aseptic filling of sterile injectable products using strict aseptic techniques to maintain product sterility.
• Prepare sterile manufacturing equipment and components to ensure readiness for production runs.
• Perform aseptic filling operations using validated sterile techniques and process controls.

Core Capabilities

• Demonstrates consistent adherence to procedures and deadlines in parenteral operations, maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Maintains aseptic conditions during manufacturing steps, ensuring sterile integrity of all parenteral products.
• Interacts with QA, engineering, and support teams to align on procedures and resolve production issues promptly.
• Manages routine materials flow and production schedules to sustain continuous operations and adherence to routines.
• Upholds quality systems and compliance requirements, guiding operators to follow procedures and document accurately.

Preferred Capabilities

• Familiarity with established safety and compliance routines to support Parenteral Operations.
• Exposure to QA and inspection processes to detect deviations and drive improvements.
• Experience using information systems to document procedures and track quality events.
• Ability to contribute to procedural documentation and work instructions.

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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 $27.40 - $40.19 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).

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