Operation Associate/Sr. Operations Associate

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization overview At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Position Brand Description: The Sr. Operations Associate (OA) will report to an Associate Director in Device Packaging or Assembly operations. The OA will be responsible for providing leadership within the area’s process team, managing projects and process improvements, acting as a liaison between operations and multiple functional groups to support event management, change controls, etc. The OA will also assist the operations team in the day-to-day management of the production floor and lead investigations and drive implementation of actions associated with deviations. This position does not have direct reports but requires a high level of informal leadership and influence across the operations organization and functional (technical) groups supporting the process. We are looking for someone who wants to take this role to develop and demonstrate leadership capabilities and aspires to move into formal manufacturing leadership roles in the future. Responsibilities: Safety - Ensures that all work unit members are knowledgeable and compliant regarding safety procedures, policies, permits and practices. Initiates and leads accident, near miss reviews and incident notifications. Ensures proper housekeeping procedures are maintained. Drives safety culture to interdependence. Quality – Responsible for operations and meeting the quality standards as defined by cGMPs, the Global Quality Standards, local procedures and manufacturing tickets. Investigates and drives deviation events to approval. Maintaining Operations – The leader is responsible for meeting the daily schedule/monthly production plan and keeping department leadership informed of issues. Coordination with maintenance, engineering, automation, validation and technical services on projects is critical to success. Operational Excellence – A commitment to continuous improvement through data collection, evaluation, and prompt and effective implementation by the operations personnel and the process team is expected. The leader is expected to learn and utilize the Lilly provided tools associated with Six Sigma, C4I, OSSCE and CAPA to achieve continuous improvement. Manages operational improvement projects as directed by the Process Team or Manager. Other – Engage with plant/department improvement efforts through involvement in teams as directed by the Manager. Assist manager with business planning. Minimum Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Process Engineering or Operations Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally multi-level within the organization Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals Additional Preferences: Ability to provide coaching and feedback Ability to prioritize, set objectives and meet targets Ability to provide high-level customer service Ability to learn/understand and use systems necessary for the operation Ability to work without close supervision Previous experience in directly leading personnel Previous manufacturing experience Knowledgeable of Device Assembly and Packaging Operations Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or Equivalent Technical Degree (or equivalent work experience) ? Additional Information: Position supports shift operations and is expected to be flexible in maintaining availability for support in decision making and issue resolution as necessary to operate the 24/7 facility. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $145,200 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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