Lead Specialist - Operations Training (Nights)

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.Position Description: The Operations Training Specialist will support start up activities required to bring the area into service which include aseptic isolator barrier filling. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team on the proper operation of the facility. The Operations Training Specialist will be directly involved with the design, creation, and implementation of training programs for Parenteral operations (Filling). This position will have the opportunity to provide continuous improvement initiatives and strive to create the most effective/efficient training environment. The position will be involved with the evaluation of existing employees as well as the onboarding/upskilling of new hires in both the startup phase and commercial production. This role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by, creating and executing against training schedules for operations personnel in the Parenteral Operations department. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Integrity • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, exemplifying safe working practices, and being accountable for supporting HSE goals. Support Safety Training for Ops (e.g. Safe Start) • Set a good example through demonstrated knowledge of procedures, compliance with quality systems, and teaching of proper techniques. Excellence • Develop innovative strategies to drive accelerated competency of new hires. • Responsible for administering technical training and ensuring all operators are trained to perform tasks. • Coordinate daily on-the-job training for the shift. • Conduct, Evaluate OJT for Qualification. • Coordinate one-off training for individuals returning from LOA. • Author revisions for Ops SOPs. • Assist with Periodic Review of SOPs (and other Training Material Validation). • Act as a Delegate in Success Factors (view training completion status). • Work with network partners to determine/implement best practices. • Serve as Ops SME on Area Tours.​Requirements (Education, Experience, Training): • Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED • Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal) • Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office). Preferred attributes but not required: • STEM degree or certifications • Previous experience in a formalized teaching or training environment • Pharmaceutical, medical device or food processing industries • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) • Experience in operations or manufacturing environments. • Aseptic filling, single use assemblies, isolator technology. • Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual visual inspection process. • Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release. • Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies) • Highly automated filling equipmentBasic Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDAbility to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal)Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challengesComputer proficiency (desktop software, MS office). Additional Skills/Preferences:Leadership and the ability to train / educate team membersWillingness to travelKnowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)Previous experience working in operations/pharmaceutical industryPrevious experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Additional InformationAbility to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc)Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.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.Lilly may continue to provide U.S. visa sponsorship for current U.S. employees who meet the basic qual