Lead Operator- IDAP Packaging Operations

Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 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. The Lead Operator is responsible for providing leadership on the MSL line within Flex Packaging Operations. This role oversees daily operations, ensures the safety of the line, supports the development of operators, and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures. Additionally, the Lead Operator ensures that resources are scheduled in alignment with the production schedule. Lead Operator position is for Night Shift. Key Objectives/Deliverables: · Provides leadership on packaging floor ensuring high level of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients. · Technical leader in Packaging: Key resource for troubleshooting and functions as the primary point of contact when supervisor is not available. · Committed to continuous improvement: Drives key departmental objectives including improving safety performance, reducing deviations, and improving productivity. · Resource for Assembly and Packaging operators: Key liaison between operations and support groups. · Working Packaging knowledge: Operates the equipment and leads shift operations as required to meet production schedule. · Ensure strict compliance with established policies/procedures (safety, production, cleaning, gowning, etc.) and stays up to date on training. · Provides training and mentoring to operators ensuring operators are trained appropriately for work they are performing. · Participate in planning of operations. Network with various areas to verify material is available for Packaging. · Assists in checking documentation (Master Packaging orders, logbooks, cleaning tickets, SAP, and PMX). Minimum Requirements: · Demonstrated leadership skills. · Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, across levels and function · Flexibility and problem solving skills. · Decision-making skills and ability to exert good judgment. · Strong understanding of quality systems in a manufacturing environment · Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals · Knowledge of computer applications including SAP and PMX. · Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. · Ability to work independently or in a team environment and have a cooperative behavior. · 1 years of demonstrated experience as a Back Up Line Leader (BULL) · Must be able to work a 3-2-2-3 day shift schedule Additional Preferences: · Attention to detail and general understanding of cGMP and Quality Systems. · Previous Pharmaceutical Packaging experience (2 yrs.) · Leadership experience Education Requirements: · High School Diploma or equivalent Other Information: · Position may work with various Lilly products. · Night Shift Position · Overtime and weekend work may be required. · Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.) · Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position. · The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness (visual colo 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 Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $25.60 - $42.67 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. WeAreLilly

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