Lead Technician, Packaging (Night Shift)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Line Leader for their Packaging team at the Research Triangle Park site. This pivotal role involves overseeing the safe operation of automated equipment while ensuring high-quality production of essential medical devices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality. With a focus on operational improvements and team development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Prescription Benefits

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or pharmaceutical manufacturing is required.
• Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Packaging team in assembling autoinjector devices safely.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Training

Safety Compliance

Education

Experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

SAP

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.

Quick Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment.
• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date).

The Operations Line Leader will be a key part of the Packaging team at RTP, where autoinjector devices are assembled. Line Leader will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment producing products of the highest quality serving Lilly patients worldwide. In addition, Line Leader will also be responsible for leadership, daily operations, development of operators, building technical autonomy, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe work environment.
• Setup and operate highly automated equipment in the Device Assembly 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.
• Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Proactively monitor documentation and product quality, properly documenting all activities and reporting issues to supervision.
• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.
• Key liaison between operations and support functions.
• Lead by example of Safety first & Quality always.
• Operate the equipment and lead the shift operations as required to meet production schedule.
• Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.).
• Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.
• Acts as back-up in Shift Supervisor absence.

Basic Requirements:

• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• Ability to work 12-hour days on rotating shift.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous Line Lead experience preferred.
• Previous experience with highly automated equipment.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Demonstrated leadership & persuasion skills.
• Affinity for mastering technical concepts.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal).
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Other Information:

• This role will train on day shift initially.
• The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.).