Lead - ILS Warehouse Specialist

Eli Lilly and Company; Durham (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ILS Warehouse Specialist to support automated material handling processes in a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This dynamic role involves being the Subject Matter Expert for warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and problem-solving skills, a commitment to quality, and a proactive attitude. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse/logistics experience in a GMP environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support site start-up and provide expertise in warehouse operations.
• Ensure timely replenishment of production lines with automated systems.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP/EWM

Automated Systems

Job description

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $25.60 - $42.67.

In Raleigh - Durham, North Carolina, Lilly is constructing a new and cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. This plant will be one of Lilly’s most technically advanced manufacturing sites and will include highly automated material flows and automated material storage and retrieval systems. The Supply Chain will be highly integrated, minimizing inventory holding, utilizing reusable/returnable containers and pallets in closed loop system design.

The ILS (Intralogistics Systems) Warehouse Specialist will join the Warehouse and Logistics team supporting automated material handling processes in support of qualification and commercial production activities. The role will ultimately be considered the warehouse operations SME (Subject Matter Expert) responsible for supporting Intralogistics processes. In addition to providing daily operational support, the ILS Warehouse Specialist will support the ILS Technical support teams in executing project related functions related to the commissioning of processes within the warehouse and logistics organization. The ILS Warehouse Specialist will also provide functional guidance to ILS Warehouse Operators and Material Handlers in support of ILS functions when required.

Responsibilities:

• Support site start-up and provide subject matter expertise in warehouse and logistical operations.
• Support ILS cross functional team, control tower operations and manufacturing team with all material movements inside of the facility.
• Support and engage with control tower support, automation technicians, manufacturing operations personnel and Level I support team by executing required EWM system transactions.
• Ensure replenishment of production lines is occurring with automated systems on-time.
• Partner with support teams for appropriate escalations and issue resolution.
• Maintain a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals.
• Quality experience with a safety first and quality always mindset.
• Support inventory personnel to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained across integrated systems.
• Partner with warehouse and production operations teams with a customer mindset working to improve operation uptime of the different areas.
• Support daily process teams discussions regarding automation KPIs and equipment utilization.
• Follow all GMP, and other regulatory requirements. Participate in quality initiatives and audits. Compliance to FDA, EMEA, DEA, OSHA, IDEM, and EPA regulations.
• Meet appropriate goals for performance improvement as defined by area Leadership.
• Maintain learning plan at 100% current.
• Follow and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and escalate effectively.
• Solid understanding of quality policies.
• Solid understanding of the importance of and basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, OSHA, and EPA.
• Demonstrate solid judgement and shows initiative in problem solving activities.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude, flexible and willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts.
• 3+ years of previous warehouse/logistics experience in a GMP environment.
• SAP/EWM experience a plus.
• Comfortable with interfacing with automated systems.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4.