Production Operator Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
August 24, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
$17.30 - $34.38 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Support startup activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service; become an expert in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas.
- Operate processes/equipment per batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules.
- Perform daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to keep equipment/systems in good operating condition.
- Follow HSE requirements and apply Health & Safety/Process Safety standards to execute GMP duties.
- Recognize operational hazards and react appropriately.
- Monitor/collect equipment performance data to anticipate reliability issues.
- Troubleshoot and contact appropriate help for problems/events (spills, deviations, incidents).
- Communicate shift handover status/issues; participate in daily huddles.
- Support area operations (safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping, continuous improvement).
- Follow cGMP practices, hygiene/housekeeping requirements, and use required PPE.
Basic Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED.
- 2+ years of API manufacturing experience.
- Authorized to work in the US full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Facility/area start-up experience.
- Pharma/chemical manufacturing experience with PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals.
- FDA guidelines and cGMP knowledge; lean manufacturing.
- Strong organization; ability to troubleshoot/triage; understand technical nomenclature and math.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 5%; 12-hour rotating shift (2-3-3-2 alternating days/nights every 8 weeks); may require nights/weekends/holidays.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Anticipated wage: $17.30–$34.38.
- Eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off, well-being).
- Support startup activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service; become an expert in Small Molecule, Hybrid, or Biologics areas.
- Operate processes/equipment per batch records, SOPs, and work instructions to meet production schedules.
- Perform daily monitoring, testing, and cleaning to keep equipment/systems in good operating condition.
- Follow HSE requirements and apply Health & Safety/Process Safety standards to execute GMP duties.
- Recognize operational hazards and react appropriately.
- Monitor/collect equipment performance data to anticipate reliability issues.
- Troubleshoot and contact appropriate help for problems/events (spills, deviations, incidents).
- Communicate shift handover status/issues; participate in daily huddles.
- Support area operations (safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping, continuous improvement).
- Follow cGMP practices, hygiene/housekeeping requirements, and use required PPE.
Basic Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED.
- 2+ years of API manufacturing experience.
- Authorized to work in the US full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Facility/area start-up experience.
- Pharma/chemical manufacturing experience with PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals.
- FDA guidelines and cGMP knowledge; lean manufacturing.
- Strong organization; ability to troubleshoot/triage; understand technical nomenclature and math.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 5%; 12-hour rotating shift (2-3-3-2 alternating days/nights every 8 weeks); may require nights/weekends/holidays.
Benefits/Compensation:
- Anticipated wage: $17.30–$34.38.
- Eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, time off, well-being).