Day Shift Operator - Pharmaceutical Inspection and Packaging (Seishin Factory)

About the role

Lilly is hiring a day-shift operator for its Seishin factory, responsible for inspection and packaging of pharmaceutical products in line with GMP and the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. The role ensures a stable supply of high-quality medicines and includes training and developing operators through on-the-job training.

Key responsibilities

• Safety: follow HSE-related SOPs and lead safety awareness in the assigned area
• Quality: follow SOPs and GMP, drive quality improvements and document creation, assess defects and escalate unclear cases, and review manufacturing records
• Production: set up and run automated sorting and packaging equipment, monitor processes in real time, troubleshoot to minimise downtime, record work instructions and use SAP
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams on change control, deviations, improvements and validation, and train operators through OJT

Required profile

• Japanese native-level proficiency
• High school diploma or higher
• PC operation (Microsoft Office)
• Commute within 90 km of the nearest station and 90 minutes by public transport; relocation is generally required beyond this range, with company housing support available

Preferred qualifications

• GMP or GMP-equivalent manufacturing or packaging experience (pharmaceuticals or food)
• Experience operating, changing over and troubleshooting packaging equipment such as blister packers and cartoners
• Experience with 5S and Kaizen, and with SAP or electronic record systems

What we offer

• 12-hour rotating shifts (8:00-20:00, 90-minute break) with overtime pay, 195 annual holidays and a 3-day weekend every other week
• Housing allowance, commuting allowance and performance-based bonuses
• Social insurance, company-leased housing, medical and dental expense subsidies, retirement at 60 and re-employment until 65
• Annual paid leave starting at 10 days after the first six months, with a 6-month probation period