Lead Warehouse Operator - Lebanon API at Eli Lilly and Company

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Responsibilities:
The LP1 Warehouse Lead Operator assists the LP1 Warehouse Supervisor in supporting the Lebanon, IN API manufacturing site by directing and performing material handling tasks in accordance with current standard operating procedures and work instructions.  The Warehouse Lead Operator must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be a self-starter, and demonstrate initiative. Strong attention to detail and the desire to operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/ GMP environments.

• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in English.

• Current certification operating powered industrial equipment (i.e., forklifts, reach trucks, swing-reach trucks, etc.)

Additional Skill Preferences:

• Experience with RF Scanners and computer systems (e.g., SAP, MES).

• Experience handling hazardous materials. 

• Ability to work with and learn new digital systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and train others in department tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.  

• Enforce a high standard of housekeeping, safety and environmental compliance in all warehouse areas in accordance with procedures.  

• Provides coaching and direction for employees in areas of responsibility

• Assigns daily and weekly work schedules to Warehouse Operators.

• Capable of functioning in a leader capacity in absence of Warehouse Supervisor as required.

• Routinely inspects area for health and safety issues.

• Assists Warehouse Supervisor in reviewing, updating, and creating procedures.

• Participates in deviation investigations that affect area of responsibility.

• Safely operate warehouse docks and ramps to load/unload containers, trailers or other conveyances.

• Operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and proper manner to ensure the efficient flow of material through the warehouse.

• Work with Warehouse Supervision, counterparts and safety representatives to implement countermeasures from safety incident investigations or projects.

• Receive/ inspect inbound raw materials, packaging, and other miscellaneous items into inventory, physically and electronically using SAP / MES systems.   

• Sample raw materials to correct quantities in a controlled environment, and delivery of samples to labs, etc. as required. 

• Put-away raw, intermediate drug substance and API material in appropriate warehouse locations (i.e., controlled, refrigerated or frozen).

• Maintaining accurate inventory records in SAP / WMS.

• Accurately dispense raw materials using SAP / MES systems, in line with manufacturing schedules in a timely manner.  

• Package and label materials to comply with health and safety, quality and transport regulations, and customer requirements.

• Kit consumable materials for use by manufacturing operations.  

• Actively participate in warehouse quality, safety, and air cargo security audit readiness.  

• Generating and applying labels for received raw materials/packaging/intermediates and APIs from manufacturing.

• Pick and prepare materials to meet manufacturing and shipping schedules.

• Adhere to transportation regulations and shipping compliance.  

• Support other warehouse operators and functions (e.g. cycle counting, performing material handling duties at manufacturing nodes on site, etc.) when assigned.

• Align individual and team activities and performance to meet defined team metrics and goals.

Additional Requirements / Information:

• In accordance with TSA requirements, personnel handling air cargo are required to agree to and pass screening process detailing any criminal history during at least the preceding 5 Years. 

• Current certification or ability to obtain DOT and IATA hazardous transportation certification once hired.

• The Warehouse Lead Operator role may be 5-day a week or shift-based. The job may also involve some non-scheduled call-in time to respond to plant emergencies, etc.

• Ability to bend, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to periodically work in refrigerated or frozen storage areas.

• Travel: Potential for travel to other Lilly sites for short-term assignment during project start-up period.

• Position location: Lebanon, Indiana

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