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Job Title: ＜Night Shift Operator
Job Location: KOBE, Hyogo, Japan
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level:
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
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 Overview This is a Night Shift Position. In compliance with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) and internal regulations, this role is responsible for inspection and packaging operations of pharmaceutical products in accordance with GMP, ensuring the stable supply of high-quality medicines.
Key Objectives / Deliverables Safety
Adhere to HSE-related SOPs at all times and promote safe working practices. Take a leadership role in improving safety awareness within the assigned area.
Quality
Drive process quality improvements, including the creation and revision of documentation. Investigate root causes of deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and record them in relevant systems. Accurately assess quality defects and escalate to supervisors when judgment is difficult. Identify and resolve both routine and non-routine issues, proactively handling troubleshooting. Ensure GMP compliance and review manufacturing records.
Production
Execute smooth and high-quality production in compliance with SOPs, ensuring appropriate workforce allocation. Develop monthly production plans and staff assignments. Perform work instruction recording and verification, SAP system operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to support change control, deviations, improvements, and validation activities.
People Development
Train and develop operators through on-the-job training (OJT).
Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in PC operation (Microsoft Office) Language: Japanese (native level)
Education Requirements
High school diploma or higher
Commuting Requirements
Commuting must be within 90 km from the nearest station to the workplace and within 90 minutes using public transportation. If outside this range, relocation closer to the workplace is generally required (company housing support available). The same criteria apply even if commuting by car is permitted.
Compensation & Benefits Salary
Offered in accordance with company regulations
Allowances
Housing allowance, commuting expenses, etc.
Salary Increase
Available
Bonus
Performance-based bonus linked to individual and company performance Paid:
Sales roles: September and March Non-sales roles: March Working Conditions Working Hours
Current: 22:30 – 07:15 (Break: 02:30 – 03:30) From August 16: 12-hour shifts
20:00 – 08:00 (90-minute break)
Overtime
Paid
Flexible Work System
Not applicable
Remote Work
Not available
Smoking Policy
Fully non-smoking workplace
Holidays & Leave Shift System
12-hour rotating shifts (fixed pattern) Annual holidays: 195 days
Shift Cycle
2 days on → 2 days off → 3 days on → 2 days off → 2 days on → 3 days off
Includes a 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) every other week
Planned leave can be taken throughout the year
Includes year-end/New Year and summer holidays
Working Hours System
Variable working hours system (monthly or annual basis) applied from August 16
Benefits
Social insurance: employment, workers' compensation, health, and pension insurance Housing support and company-leased housing Lilly group benefits (e.g., medical and dental expense subsidies)
Retirement
Retirement age: 60 Re-employment system: up to 65
Paid Leave Annual paid leave is granted as follows:
Granted on the 1st day of the month following joining, based on hire month
Hire MonthDays GrantedJan–Jun10 daysJul5 daysAug4 daysSep3 daysOct2 daysNov1 dayDec0 days
Regardless of start date, service is considered as one full year by December 31 The next year’s annual leave is granted on January 1
Probation Period
6 months (no difference in salary or conditions during this period)
ポジションの概要 薬機法および社内規制に従い、GMPに適合する医薬品の検査・包装作業を行い、高品質な医薬品の安定供給に責任を負う。
主な目標／成果物 安全 • HSEに関するSOPを遵守して常に安全作業を心掛け、エリアの安全意識向上に率先して取り組む。 品質 • 工程における品質改善（文書の新規作成・改訂を含む）を行う。 • 逸脱発生時は原因調査・再発防止策を立案・実施し、システム上に記録する。 • 品質不良を的確に判断し、判断が困難な際は上長に連絡する。 • 定型・非定型の問題発見と解決を行い、率先してトラブル対応を図る。 • GMPを遵守し製造記録を照査する。 生産 • SOP遵守で高品質・円滑な生産と適切な人員配置を遂行する。 • 月間の生産計画・作業配置を作成する。 • 作業指図記録への記録・確認、SAP操作、改善提案を行う。 • クロスファンクショナルチームで、変更・逸脱・改善・バリデーション業務を遂行する。 人材育成 • OJTによる作業者の育成。
必須要件 • PC操作（Microsoft Office） • 言語要件：日本語（ネイティブレベル）
学歴要件 • 高校卒業またはそれ以上
通勤に関する条件 • 自宅最寄り駅から勤務地までの通勤距離が90km以内、かつ公共交通機関の所要時間が90分以内を通勤可能上限とする。これより遠方の場合は通勤可能な範囲への転居を原則とする（借上社宅の貸与あり）。車両通勤を認める場合も上記を適用する。
＜処遇＞
【給与】 当社規定により優遇します。
【諸手当】住宅手当、通勤交通費など
【昇給】有り
【賞与】個人業績結果及び会社業績結果に基づく業績変動賞与を支給する。
支給時期は、営業職は9月および翌年3月に支給、非営業職は翌年3月に支給。
【勤務時間】 22:30 - 7:15 （休憩2:30-3:30） ８月１６日以降、１２時間シフト開始 勤務時間は、20:00-08:00 (休憩時間 ９０分）
【時間外手当】支給あり
【清算制フレックス勤務】適応なし
【在宅勤務制度】なし
【受動喫煙対策】あり 就業場所 全面禁煙
【休日休暇】 シフト制（年間休日195日） 12時間の交替制勤務となります。固定シフト制。
勤務サイクル： 2日勤務 → 2日休み → 3日勤務 → 2日休み → 2日勤務 → 3日休み
・隔週で金土日の3連休あり
・年間を通じて計画的に休日取得が可能
※年末年始・夏季休暇あり
※1カ月単位（または1年単位）の変形労働時間制を適用（8月16日より）
【保険】雇用・労災・健康・厚生年金保険
【福利厚生】住宅援助制度、借上社宅制度、リリーグループ補償制度（医療費・歯科医療費補助
制度等）
【定年制】有（60歳）
【継続雇用制度】：有（65歳まで）
【有給休暇】
年途中で入社した社員に対する年次有給休暇は、次の入社月の区分に従い入社翌月1日に付与される。入社日にかかわらず、その年の12月31日をもって、勤続年数が1年経過したものとみなし、翌年1月1日に翌年度の年次有給休暇が付与される。
入社月 1-6月 7月 8月 9月 10月 11月 12月
付与日数 10 5 4 3 2 1 0
【試用期間】 6か月間 試用期間中での賃金の違いはありません。
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