Operator, Formulation (Night Shift)

BioSpace; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Concord, NC is seeking a site leader on the manufacturing floor to ensure continuous supply of medicines by running processes, troubleshooting, and coaching operators.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and GMP compliance, with opportunities to grow into leadership and technical roles as the site expands.

Candidates should bring strong communication, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and familiarity with SAP and electronic batch records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of CGMPs and quality systems.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with SAP and Electronic Batch Records.

Responsibilities

• Run the manufacturing process on the floor to ensure continuous supply of medicines.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Train and develop operators to meet production standards and safety.
• Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Support achievement of capacity plans and improve site performance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

CGMPs knowledge

Manufacturing operations

Training team members

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

Electronic Batch Records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STEM degree or certifications

Tools

SAP

Electronic Batch Records

Job description

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.

Company Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a 140+ year strong global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with manufacturing sites throughout the US, EU, and Asia. Our 35,000 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 and embody our company values of Integrity, Excellence, and Respect for People.

Position Description

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations. This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and operate a new site.

If you ever wanted to have a direct impact building a team’s culture and in how the team operates, now is the perfect opportunity!

This role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by; expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Operators will support daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities.

As a site leader and expert at our growing site, you’ll have significant opportunities for growth into future leadership and technical roles.

Integrity

Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients.

Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals.

Act as both administrator and technical leaders for operations. Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques.

Excellence

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.

Operate the equipment and perform activities as required to meet production schedule.

Assists in checking execution documentation (Electronic Batch Record, SAP, Cleaning Logs)

Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, improving productivity, and training compliance.

Respect for People

Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the PAR areas.

Key liaison between operations and support functions.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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

• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)
• Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges
• Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).
• Leadership and the ability to train / educate team members
• STEM degree or certifications
• Formulation, dispensing, material preparation
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Experience in operations or manufacturing environments.
• Pharmaceutical, medical device or food processing industries
• Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies)
• Highly automated equipment (inspection, packaging, filling, assembly, etc)
• SAP, Electronic Batch Records

Additional Information

• Ability to work 1745 - 0600 shift on a 2-2-3 schedule
• Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam
• Ability to work overtime as required
• A valid driver's license.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors.
• Must be able to perform tasks requiring near‑vision clarity equivalent to 20/20 at close range, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)
• Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO 8) environment.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC)

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.

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).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $18.02 - $35.43

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). 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.

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