Associate - Warehouse & Logistics

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

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About The Position

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. At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Responsibilities: The Associate - Warehouse & Logistics will be assigned specific projects that support Concord Warehouse & logistics Operations. This includes taking a leadership role for the area process team and safety team (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 / HSE event management. In addition, the role will provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Manager. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Data gathering, development and monitoring of metrics. Investigate quality and HSE events, conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures. Lead the deviation process for the warehouse operations in collaboration with other functions. Lead CI initiatives of the warehouse operations and ensure it’s executed on time. Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities within Concord 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing operations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in areas of materials management, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support functions.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• Career interests in operations or supply chain leadership.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role for the area process team and safety team (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 / HSE event management
• Provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Manager
• Data gathering, development and monitoring of metrics
• Investigate quality and HSE events, conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures
• Lead the deviation process for the warehouse operations in collaboration with other functions
• Lead CI initiatives of the warehouse operations and ensure it’s executed on time
• Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities within Concord 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

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
• Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level