Manager - Warehouse Operations at Eli Lilly and Company

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.

This Position will be assigned specific projects that support Warehouse Operations across multiple shifts as necessary. This includes taking a leadership role for the area process team, iWarehouse (PIT safety) program, managing process improvements for the area, acting as a liaison between Warehouse Operations and multiple support groups in execution of improvements, change controls, quality event management.  In addition, the role will provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Director.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Data gathering, development and monitoring of metrics.

• Investigate quality events / non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures.

• Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities within Parenteral Warehouse Operations.

• Manage warehouse capacity; propose and implement projects, as required.

• Implement projects as assigned; deliver analysis, propose solutions, and work with a variety of departments to develop and deliver solutions.

• Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised processes and procedures as required.

• Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management.

• Ensure that all safety practices, policies, and rules are followed and enforced.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred.

• 2+ years of leadership experience

• Understanding of Lilly business processes:  Particularly in the areas of materials management, warehousing, and distribution

• Experience in manufacturing operations and / or manufacturing support functions

• Knowledge of GMP requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong problem - solving and analytical skills.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

Additional Preferences:

• APICS CPIM certification

• Career interests in operations or supply chain leadership.

Other Information:

• The position is for 1st shift, start / stop times somewhat flexible

• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off - shifts as necessary.

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