Utilities Senior Operator (Night Shift) - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Role: Utilities Senior Operator at Lilly Medicine Foundry, responsible for independently managing utility systems (e.g., water, steam, gases) in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Objectives include ensuring safe, compliant operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities encompass monitoring and maintaining utility equipment, adhering to SOPs/GxP standards, and training less experienced staff. Requirements: high school diploma, 5+ years in utilities or industrial operations, mechanical aptitude, valid driverβs license, ability to lift 40 lbs, and flexibility for night shift (12-hour schedule). Preferred skills include experience with pumps, heat exchangers, and water treatment; familiarity with GMP documentation, work order systems, and safety protocols. The position involves exposure to hazardous operations with PPE, requires work in varied environmental conditions, and involves minimal travel (<10%). The role is based at Lebanon, IN, with initial onboarding in Carmel, IN, and potential short-term assignments at sister plant. This is a permanent night shift role supporting Lillyβs advanced manufacturing efforts, including the new Lilly Medicine Foundry, focusing on utility systems critical to biopharma production processes.