Senior Utilities Operator - GMP Night Shift

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, is hiring a Utilities Senior Operator. This permanent night-shift role (5:00 PM–5:30 AM) operates on a 12-hour 3-2-2-3 cycle. Initial location is Carmel, with permanent posting in Lebanon and possible short-term training at LP2.

Requires 5+ years in utilities/manufacturing and GMP awareness. Candidates ensure safe, compliant operation of utility systems (water, steam, air, cooling) and participate in continuous improvement, safety, and documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in utilities, industrial, or mechanical operations; GMP pharma preferred.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to respond to call-ins and overtime; able to lift up to 40 lbs; endure temperature changes.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain utility systems with minimal oversight.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and address cleanliness proactively.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process issues; report findings to supervision.
• Support training of Operators and promote safe practices.
• Suggest continuous improvement ideas and raise safety concerns.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, EH&S protocols; keep accurate logs per Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation practices

Data entry

CMMS platforms

Maintenance documentation tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS platforms

Maintenance documentation tools

Job description

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, is hiring a Utilities Senior Operator. This permanent night-shift role (5:00 PM–5:30 AM) operates on a 12-hour 3-2-2-3 cycle. Initial location is Carmel, with permanent posting in Lebanon and possible short-term training at LP2.

Requires 5+ years in utilities/manufacturing and GMP awareness. Candidates ensure safe, compliant operation of utility systems (water, steam, air, cooling) and participate in continuous improvement, safety, and documentation