Senior Operator — API Manufacturing Lead (12-Hour Shifts)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical, dental, vision

Vacation benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Manufacturing Lead Operator to support startup activities and bring manufacturing equipment into service. The Lead Operator becomes an on-the-floor expert, guiding teams and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance during production of API molecules.

The role requires travel and strong leadership, with a focus on tactical day-to-day decisions, shift coordination, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, GMP/chemical processing preferred.
• 2 years of direct leadership/supervisory experience required.
• API experience required.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Help enforce safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Operate processes and equipment per batch records and SOPs to meet production schedules.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership for day-to-day decisions and resource prioritization.
• Complete daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to maintain equipment and systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture and advise on safety behaviors.
• Lead troubleshooting and respond to process upsets, escalating when needed.
• Follow procedures for safety reporting, spill response, and emergency actions.
• Ensure clear communication at shift handoffs and daily huddles.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, safe work, and housekeeping requirements.
• Collaborate with area management to understand Foundry strategy and needs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Manufacturing Lead Operator to support startup activities and bring manufacturing equipment into service. The Lead Operator becomes an on-the-floor expert, guiding teams and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance during production of API molecules.

The role requires travel and strong leadership, with a focus on tactical day-to-day decisions, shift coordination, and continuous improvement.