Operations Permit Technician - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Indiana is hiring a Permit Technician to support start-up activities and bring manufacturing equipment into service. You will develop and maintain safe work permits in the production area and interact with Process and Project teams to ensure equipment availability.

Travel to sites producing APIs is required during pre-startup. The role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, and daily support to Process Engineers, Maintenance, and supervision with strong emphasis on cGMP and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 5+ years in bulk API manufacturing under GMP.
• Experience with PSM-regulated environments and hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance and LOTO activities in GMP setup.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safe work permits and coordinate operations, maintenance, and project teams.
• Execute LOTO, hot work, confined space entry and related safety procedures.
• Develop lock-out/tag-out procedures and risk assessments for equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety and compliance.
• Support Process Engineers, Maintenance, Projects and supervision daily.

Skills

Safety compliance

LOTO expertise

GMP knowledge

Process safety

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Role Overview

The Lilly Medicine Foundry Mixed Modality Permit Technician actively supports start-up activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service. The Permit Technician will develop and maintain safe work permits within the production area. A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability. This role requires domestic and international travel to collaborate, train, and learn from sites that currently produce APIs. In the pre-startup phase, the Permit Technician will contribute heavily to Operational Readiness preparations for the new facility, such as creation of trainings, procedures, and workflows to support future Foundry needs and operating plans.

Responsibilities

• Safe work permit preparation including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Execute the required safe work permits, which includes but is not limited to lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop equipment specific lock-out, tag-out, try procedures.
• Develop confined space entry risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.
• Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates.
• Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Lead departmental improvement projects related to safety, LOTO practices, 5S, equipment maintainability and accessibility, ergonomic improvements, etc.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Own the issuance of non-routine work instructions with input from Process Chemists/Process Engineers.
• Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.
• Conduct continuous improvement projects which are aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needs.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Basic Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly applicable bulk API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) manufacturing experience, GMP and/or chemical processing.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing operation involving PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals.
• Experience coordinating maintenance, LOTO, and/or piping change activities in a GMP production environment.
• 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

• Previous experience in facility or area start-up environments.
• A solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Flexibility to troubleshoot and triage challenges effectively.
• The ability to understand technical nomenclature and language, as well as work with mathematical formulas.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written, and verbally).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Additional Information

• Position Location: US: Lebanon IN Lilly Medicine Foundry Operations initial location in Indianapolis, IN during pre-startup phase
• Travel Percentage: 5%
• The HSE Permit Writer role operates on a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. The job may also involve some non-scheduled call-in time to respond to plant emergencies etc. and some scheduled call-in time to attend training activities etc. Flexibility in work schedules and the ability to work overtime as needed are essential. Position requires on-site presence on a M-F schedule, with flexibility to support activities in a 24-hour manufacturing environment during shutdowns, weekends, etc.
• Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
• 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.
• Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Compensation & Benefits

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).

• 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
• 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.

Company Culture & Values

We strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!