Lead Warehouse Specialist – Night Shift

BioSpace; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Lead Warehouse Specialist - Night to join our operations team. The role focuses on supporting startup activities, managing material flow, and ensuring safe, compliant warehouse practices within GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, scheduling, coordinating with automated systems, and driving performance improvements in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must reliably lift 50 pounds and have 3+ years of GMP warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Able to pick up / move 50-pound containers.
• 3+ years of warehouse/logistics experience in a GMP environment.
• Post Offer Exam or Work Simulation if applicable.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship expected.

Responsibilities

• Support site start-up and provide SME in warehouse operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support HSE goals.
• Coach and direct employees in areas of responsibility.
• Assign daily and weekly work schedules to staff.
• Unload/load material at docks and interface with automated storage/retrieval systems.
• Operate within GMP and regulatory requirements; participate in quality initiatives and audits.
• Identify and implement performance improvements; drive accountability for results.
• Support training efforts and implement policies/procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Powered industrial trucks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP/EWM

Job description

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.

Lead Warehouse Specialist - Night

Organization Overview

The Warehouse Specialist will join the WH operations team and support system level detailed design, creation of standard operating processes, material handling and automated storage equipment commissioning (ASRS/AGV) and qualification activities, commercial product validation and ultimately be responsible for the physical handling of material through the receiving processes, storage, campus wide material movement, and product shipment. In addition to providing operational support, the Warehouse Specialist will also provide technical and operational leadership in operations.

Responsibilities

• Support site start-up and provide subject matter expertise in warehouse operations.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE corporate and site goals
• Provide coaching and direction for employees in areas of responsibility.
• Assigns daily and weekly work schedules to departmental employees.
• Unloading / loading of material at docks, receiving of material, interfacing with the automated material storage and retrieval system, preparation of materials for shipment, transacting within with electronic warehouse management system, supporting cycle counting efforts.
• Follow all safety requirements and procedures and routinely inspects area for health and safety issues. Assist with implementation of counter measures from safety incident investigations. Work with Leader and safety representatives to implement safety projects.
• Follow all GMP, and other regulatory requirements. Participate in quality initiatives and audits. Provides leadership for compliance to FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations.
• Identifies and implements performance improvements
• Drives accountability for results
• Actively supports training efforts in the area.
• Create, follow, and execute policies and procedures impacting warehouse activities.
• Understanding and use of the transportation management system.

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Ability to pick-up / move 50-pound containers
• Minimum 3+ years of Previous warehouse/logistics experience in a GMP environment
• Completion of Post Offer Exam or Completion of Work Simulation if applicable.
• 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 this employment position.

Additional Preferences

• SAP/EWM experience a plus
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree a plus
• DOT / IATA certification a plus
• Comfortable with interfacing with automated systems
• Previous demonstration leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid understanding of quality and corporate policies
• Solid understanding of the importance of and basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, OSHA, and EPA
• Demonstrate solid judgement and initiative
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Certified to operate all types of powered industrial trucks

Additional Information

• Flexible and willing to work overtime

This job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job specification. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $25.96 - $38.08 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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