Lead Operator, Parenteral Operations (Visual Inspection A Shift)

BioSpace; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,266 - 58,782; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Concord, North Carolina, is seeking a Lead Operator for Parenteral Operations. This position supervises production activities for injectable medicines, emphasizing safety and quality. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience in parenteral manufacturing environments. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and extensive benefits, including a bonus program and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED; STEM degree or certification may be required for senior/lead levels.
• Strong communication skills (electronic, written, verbal) and troubleshooting abilities.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with SAP and Electronic Batch Records.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on the manufacturing floor to maintain safety and quality.
• Administer technical training and ensure operators are trained.
• Drive departmental objectives including safety improvements and productivity gains.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer proficiency with MS Office

Experience in parenteral manufacturing

Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STEM degree or certification

Tools

SAP

Electronic Batch Records

Job description

Overview

Lead Operator, Parenteral Operations (Visual Inspection A Shift) — BioSpace

Lead Operator, Parenteral Operations (Visual Inspection A Shift) is a key role at Lilly, overseeing startup and ongoing manufacturing activities for parenteral (injectable) medicines. This position is part of a major expansion project to build a new, highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Travel may be required during project startup and for cross-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on the manufacturing floor to maintain safety, quality, and productivity and ensure reliable supply of products to patients.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) goals.
• Serve as administrator and technical lead for operations; model compliance with procedures and quality systems and train team members.
• Act as the primary resource for issue escalation and troubleshooting on the shop floor.
• Administer technical training and ensure all operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Operate equipment and perform activities to meet the production schedule; review execution documentation (Electronic Batch Records, SAP, Cleaning Logs).
• Drive key departmental objectives, including safety improvements, deviation reductions, productivity gains, and training compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED. STEM degree or certification may be required for senior/lead levels.
• Strong communication skills (electronic, written, verbal) and the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with SAP and Electronic Batch Records is advantageous.
• Experience in automated, semi-automated, and/or manual parenteral manufacturing environments; CGMP knowledge; familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and working in highly automated environments.
• Ability to work overtime, wear cleanroom attire, and operate in a Grade C ISO 8 cleanroom environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically (2–4 week projects or 3–12 month assignments) and internationally as needed for collaboration and training.
• Authorized to work in the United States; Lilly does not anticipate sponsorship for employment visas for this position.

Time Commitments and Travel

Project startup travel may be required; short-term or long-term assignments domestically or internationally may be needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated compensation: $25.60 – $42.67 per hour. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and wellbeing programs. Lilly reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Lilly provides accommodations for applicants upon request during the recruitment process.