Utilities Senior Operator (Night Shift) - Lilly Medicine Foundry

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly in Lebanon, Indiana (Medicine Foundry) is hiring a Utilities Senior Operator to operate and maintain critical utility systems on a permanent night shift (12‑hour 5:00 PM–5:30 AM, with day shift onboarding in 2027). Initial assignment in Carmel, IN, with relocation to the Lebanon facility as the permanent site.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment troubleshooting, and training others, within a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. Minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years in utilities, industrial, or mechanical operations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to respond to call‑in and scheduled overtime work.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain all assigned utility systems with minimal oversight.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across utility operations.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process issues and report findings.
• Support training and development of Operators.
• Suggest improvement ideas and address safety concerns with supervisors.
• Follow GMP, SOPs and EH&S protocols; document activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Overtime willingness

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS platforms

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. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first‑ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Utilities Senior Operator is a self‑directed team member who demonstrates a solid working knowledge of utility systems operations and equipment maintenance at the Lilly Medicine Foundry site, including high purity water, compressed air, steam, chilled water, heated water, chilled glycol, heated glycol, domestic water, cooling towers, tepid water, waste streams, VOC management, nitrogen systems, aqueous waste neutralization, and tank farm management (solvent tank filling and hazardous waste tank emptying). This position requires minimal oversight and is expected to independently manage daily operational responsibilities, proactively address housekeeping and safety concerns, and support the development of Operators. The Senior Operator understands all utility processes at a working level and contributes to continuous improvement and safety initiatives. This position is designated for a permanent night shift assignment and operates on a fixed 12‑hour 3‑2‑2‑3 schedule (5:00 PM to 5:30 AM). During onboarding and site startup activities, team members may initially work a temporary day shift schedule before transitioning to nights in 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Independently operate, monitor, and maintain all assigned utility systems with minimal oversight, applying a solid working knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Proactively maintain housekeeping standards across utility operations areas and take initiative to address cleanliness issues without being directed.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment and process issues, communicating findings and actions taken to supervisory personnel while resolving problems.
• Support the training and development of Operators by sharing knowledge, demonstrating correct procedures, and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Recommends continuous improvement ideas and identify safety concerns, elevating observations to the Expert Operator or Lead Operator for follow‑up.
• Follow all SOPs, GMP requirements, and site EH&S protocols, and maintain accurate logs and documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in utilities, industrial, or mechanical operations required; experience in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to respond to call‑in and scheduled overtime work.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature variations while performing work outside in winter and summer weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear respiratory equipment and work at elevated heights as needed.
• 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:

• Demonstrated ability to operate utilities systems including pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, compressed air, or water treatment equipment with minimal direction.
• Experience identifying and troubleshooting common equipment and process issues in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in data entry, log keeping, and documentation practices consistent with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience supporting or participating in the training of less experienced team members.
• Familiarity with work order systems, CMMS platforms, or maintenance documentation tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Initial location is Carmel, Indiana.
• Permanent location will be at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
• Potential for short‑term assignment at our sister plant (LP2) in Lebanon, IN for training and support.
• This position is located at Lebanon, IN – Lilly Medicine Foundry.
• Hazardous operations exist within Utilities, involving exposure to systems using acid, steam, caustic, high pressure, and high temperatures.
• Personal protective equipment is required.
• Awkward positions, cramped quarters, ladder, and scaffolding work will be required at times.
• Position Location: Lebanon, IN – Lilly Medicine Foundry
• Travel Percentage (%): Minimal – less than 10%
• Shift Information: This position is designated for a permanent night shift assignment and operates on a fixed 12‑hour 3‑2‑2‑3 schedule (5:00 PM to 5:30 AM). During onboarding and site startup activities, team members may initially work a temporary day shift schedule before transitioning to nights in 2027.

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Compensation and Benefits:

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $21.63 - $42.31. 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.

#WeAreLilly At Lilly 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! #WeAreLilly