Process Improvement Engineer

Job Title: Process Improvement Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Job Description:

Eli Lilly is embarking on a pivotal initiative to expand our manufacturing capabilities, launching multiple new Parenteral Filling assets to meet the growing needs of patients. The RAMP (Rapid Acceleration of Medicine to Patients) Process Improvement Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the successful startup and ramp-up of these assets, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and the highest standards of quality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the global startup of new manufacturing sites and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the manufacturing process, making a direct impact on our ability to deliver life-saving medicines to patients.

The RAMP Process Improvement Associate will work closely with the RAMP Team and the Site Filling Process Team to monitor and enhance the production processes, optimize operational efficiencies, and ensure a seamless transition to GMP manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Process Analysis & Optimization: Observe batch and between-batch manual operations, performing a thorough analysis of workflows, operations, and processes. Identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and minimize waste to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) performance. Provide actionable solutions and participate in follow-up iterations to continuously improve operations.
Communication & Collaboration: Maintain frequent communication with appropriate stakeholders, reporting potential issues, providing updates on findings, and ensuring alignment on next steps and action plans.
Project Reporting & Documentation: Provide weekly and monthly reports that summarize project progress, highlighting accomplishments, identifying roadblocks, and comparing current performance to baseline metrics. Ensure that issues are documented and addressed in a timely manner.
Data Collection & Analysis: Participate in weekly TBB (Time-Based Data) collection meetings, executing assigned tasks and performing data analysis as needed to support process improvements.
Batch Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve batch-related challenges that may arise due to poorly designed or missing processes. Work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions and maintain quality standards.
Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standard work documents, process maps, and other tools to ensure right-first-time execution, process sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Capability Building: Support the site in building the right operational capabilities for both shift and process teams. Contribute to the development of the workforce, ensuring they are equipped to manage new manufacturing assets effectively.
Continuous Improvement Culture: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, increased efficiency, and improved safety and quality.
Operational Readiness & Benchmarking: Establish and monitor benchmarks for key phases of the manufacturing process, ensuring that the site is ready for a successful startup. Develop a roadmap for achieving operational excellence and meeting ramp-up targets.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Drive improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness for new Parenteral Filling assets.
Provide technical support to cross-functional teams throughout startup and ramp-up phases.
Ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, safety, and quality.
Develop and implement standard work and process improvement tools.
Collaborate with teams to identify and address operational inefficiencies, including batch-related challenges.
Provide regular project updates and performance reports to stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or a related field. Relevant certifications in process improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing are a plus.
Experience: At least 2-4 years of experience in process improvement, manufacturing, or a related field. Experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment, particularly in Parenteral Operations or similar pharmaceutical production processes, is highly desirable.
Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Experience with data analysis and performance reporting.
Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions to improve operational outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in creating standard work documents, process maps, and other operational tools.
A proactive and results-driven approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
What is your ideal pay rate per hour?
Are you located in Raleigh, NC currently?

Ability to Commute:
Raleigh, NC 27668 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Raleigh, NC 27668: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person