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Quick Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment

• Paid vacation- starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)

• $3,000+ sign-on bonus

The Operations Line Leader will be a key part of the Device Assembly team at RTP, where autoinjector devices are assembled. Line Leader will be responsible for the safe operation of highly automated equipment producing products of the highest quality serving Lilly patients worldwide. In addition, Line Leader will also be responsible for leadership, daily operations, development of operators, building technical autonomy, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and ensuring resources are scheduled accordingly per the daily production plan.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Adhere to RTP Plant safety policies and procedures, contribute to a safe work environment.

• Setup and operate highly automated equipment in the Device Assembly 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.

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements.

• Proactively monitor documentation and product quality, properly documenting all activities and reporting issues to supervision.

• Assist Supervisor in development and performance evaluations of shift operators.

• Key liaison between operations and support functions.

• Lead by example of Safety first & Quality always.

• Operate the equipment and lead 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.

• Acts as back-up in Shift Supervisor absence.

Basic Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Preferences:

• Previous Line Lead experience preferred.

• Previous experience in operations or directly supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

• Previous experience with highly automated equipment.

• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.

• Ability to work 12-hour days on rotating shift.

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Demonstrated leadership & persuasion skills.

• Affinity for mastering technical concepts.

• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and CGMP standards.

• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal).

• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Other Information:

• This role will train on day shift initially.

• The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site.

• Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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