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.

Organization Overview: 

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities: 

This position will start on a 12-hour, 2-2-3 rotating day shift schedule (with first several weeks on M-F schedule for onboarding) and is expected to transition to a 12-hour, 2-2-3 rotating night schedule within 6-12 months. Transition to night shift is a requirement for this position. 

During the project phase, the Lead Technician – Visual Inspection will support commissioning/qualificationactivities required to bring automated vision systems into service as well as supporting site operational readiness activities. This role is expected to become a subject matter expert for the visual inspection equipment/process and will be directly involved with training future new hires. 

After project phase completion, this role will be responsible for line leadership, daily operations, development of operators, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.  

Key Objectives 

Provide commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness support during project phase 

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

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

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 

Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators 

Key liaison between operations and support functions 

Lead technicians are “working leaders” by operating the equipment and leading the shift operations as required to meet production schedule 

Assists in checking execution documentation (PMX, SAP, Cleaning Logs, etc.) 

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

Lead Technicians are the back up for the Supervisor 

Basic Requirements: 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Minimum 2 years relevant experience (education may be substituted for experience with manager discretion) 

Demonstrated leadership skills 

Demonstrated ability to train and coach others 

Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) 

Flexibility and problem-solving skills 

Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required 

Must Pass a “fitness for duty” physical exam 

Ability to work 12-hour shifts on nights (2-2-3 schedule) 

Ability to work overtime as required 

Ability to travel