Lead Process Technician - Packaging (Night Shift)

BioSpace; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking a Lead Process Technician for the night shift in Durham, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include supporting site operations, managing production quality, and providing technical leadership on the shop floor. The role requires ability to work 12-hour shifts and flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (desktop software) required.
• Previous experience in operations or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Leadership in operational procedures and quality processes.
• Lead manufacturing floor with a focus on safety and productivity.
• Be the technical leader and point of contact for shop floor issues.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

SAP

Job description

Lead Process Technician - Packaging (Night Shift)

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.

For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. We produce our medicines using some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards. Lilly Manufacturing strives for excellence in its process, standards, procedures and behaviors to develop medicines with safety first and quality always.

Organization Overview

The Lead Process Technician – Packaging is responsible for leadership, daily operations, development of operators, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Packaging area.
• Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.
• Technical leader: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact for issue escalation on the shop floor.
• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.
• Key liaison between operations and support functions.
• Operate the equipment and lead the shift operations as required to meet production schedule.
• Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs)
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Acts as back-up in Shift Supervisor absence.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.
• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Previous experience with highly automated equipment
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal)
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam
• Ability to work 12-hour days on rotating shift
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to travel up to 20% during Asset Delivery and < 5% after startup

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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.