Associate - Cartrdiges Formulation Operations

Manufacturing Process Associate – Eli Lilly Italia – Manufacturing Operations team (Sesto Fiorentino, FI). Responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing operations in Cartridge Formulation line for injectable pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in daily organization and coordination of shop floor activities within Cartridge Formulation Line.
• Ensure efficient and compliant execution of production operations, working closely with Production Supervisors and Process and Technical Teams.
• Collaborate with Planning to define and adjust production plan, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Support Production Supervisors in achieving daily production targets, promptly responding to operational issues or deviations while maintaining Safety and Quality standards.
• Collect, analyze, and report production metrics and performance data.
• Conduct deviation investigations and prepare related reports.
• Manage small Capital and Operating Expenses projects related to the production area.
• Contribute to maintaining technical knowledge and training standards within the department.
• Actively promote and enforce an interdependent HSE culture.
• Partner with QA Associates to sustain and strengthen the Quality culture, ensuring all operations are performed and documented according to GMP procedures.

Basic Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology).
• 2–5 years of experience in complex manufacturing environments (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
• Good command of English.
• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HSE regulations.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.

Additional Skills & Preferences

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Leadership and communication abilities.
• Results‑driven and proactive mindset.
• Problem‑solving and negotiation skills.

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