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Utilities Lead Operator - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company
September 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Role: Utilities Lead Operator at Lilly, responsible for frontline leadership of utility systems at the Medicine Foundry site. Objectives include ensuring safe, GMP-compliant utility operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting operational excellence. Responsibilities: act as supervisor in absence, manage shift priorities, communicate and resolve equipment and process deviations, review SOPs, ensure GMP and EH&S compliance, and support team training. Qualifications: high school diploma, 5+ years in utilities or mechanical operations, supervisory experience in cGMP pharma environment preferred, valid driver’s license, mechanical aptitude, physical capability for lifting and outdoor work, and willingness to respond to overtime. Preferred: technical/vocational degree in mechanical/utilities, proficiency in DCS platforms like DeltaV, strong knowledge of GMP, OSHA, EPA, and experience supporting capital projects and process improvements. HighValue: pharmaceutical utilities, GMP compliance, cGMP manufacturing, night shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM), minimal travel (<10%), located in Lebanon, IN. The role emphasizes safety, operational integrity, and team accountability.