Eli Lilly and Company is hiring: HSE Permit Writer in Lebanon

Overview

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 Brand Description

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Permit Writer will develop and maintain safe work permits within the production building. A successful candidate will interface with the Process Team and Project Team to manage equipment availability. The project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2027) will require collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows toward GMP manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Safe work permit preparation including the coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Execute the required safe work permits, which includes but is not limited to lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop and maintain equipment specific instructions including but not limited to lock-out, tag-out.
• Develop and maintain confined space entry risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain permitting equipment and supplies.
• Perform safety audits and maintain an audit ready status.
• Review and monitor relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP updates. Execute unplanned SOP changes.
• Influence adherence to project and maintenance schedules.
• Support Process Engineers/Maintenance/Projects and Supervision in daily operations.
• Identify and support the implementation of improvements from Operations.
• Ownership of daily tasks, preventative maintenance or breakdowns.
• Conduct continuous improvement projects which are aligned with safety and quality expectations and meet operational needs.
• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-regulated environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety standards.
• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.
• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as safety audits, procedure coordination, housekeeping and improvement projects.
• Know and follow cGMP practices, safe work habits, plant dress code, hygiene standards, and housekeeping requirements unique to the work area and job classification.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status for this employment position.
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal).
• Basic computer skills (desktop software) are required.

Additional Preferences

• Previous experience in facility/area start-up environments.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation with PSM-regulated/hazardous chemicals.
• Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Flexibility – ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges.
• Ability to understand technical nomenclature and language as well as work with mathematical formulas.
• Manual material handling as appropriate.
• Bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Stand for long periods.

Additional Information

The Safety Permit Writer role operates on a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. The job may also involve some non-scheduled call-in time to respond to plant emergencies and some scheduled call-in time to attend training activities. The following are additional considerations:

• Ability to work flexible schedules during startup period.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources for assistance. Visit the Lilly careers site for more information.