Utilities Senior Operator - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Role: Utilities Senior Operator at Lilly Medicine Foundry, responsible for independently operating and maintaining utility systems such as water, steam, compressed air, and waste streams in a GMP manufacturing environment. Objectives include ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient utility operations supporting clinical manufacturing. Core responsibilities: monitor and troubleshoot utility equipment; uphold safety, housekeeping, and GMP standards; support operator training and process improvements; document activities accurately. Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities, industrial, or mechanical operations; mechanical aptitude; valid driver’s license; ability to lift 40 pounds and work in varying outdoor temperatures; willingness for call-in and overtime work. Preferred skills: experience with pumps, heat exchangers, water treatment, and GMP documentation; familiarity with maintenance systems like CMMS; prior training support. High-value specifics: role supports Lilly’s advanced manufacturing at the new Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, IN, focusing on process safety, utility system expertise, and hands-on equipment troubleshooting in a regulated environment. Work setup involves 12-hour shifts on a fixed schedule, minimal travel (<10%), with exposure to hazardous operations requiring PPE. The position emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a biotech manufacturing context.