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

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Organization Overview:

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

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.

In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2027), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.

Responsibilities:

• Safe work permit preparation including coordination of operations, project, and maintenance personnel.
• Execute the required safe work permits, e.g., lock out tag out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, etc.
• Develop and maintain equipment specific instructions including 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 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 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 be 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 (e.g., H‑1B or TN 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 period.

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.

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

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Please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $28.84 - $42.31. 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.

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