Sr. Operation Associate - Warehouse at Eli Lilly and Company

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience)
  • 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
  • Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off-shifts as necessary
  • On call support can be required as needed to support business needs

Responsibilities

  • Daily performance management and support of the process team
  • Ensure cross functional collaboration between operations, engineering, quality, supply chain and maintenance to meet key metrics and deliverables for the Warehouse Process Team
  • Take leadership role for the area process team, managing process improvements for the area
  • Act 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
  • Responsible for the Warehouse and Logistics roadmap: developing and creating the roadmap, defining action plans, initiating change management documentation and tracking progress to ensure successful execution
  • Provide leadership on manufacturing floor ensuring high levels of safety, quality, and productivity to maintain reliable supply of products to patients
  • Lead the deviation process for the warehouse operations in collaboration with other functions
  • Lead/conduct area deviation and corrective action discussions as a lead investigator with a cross-functional team from Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences (TS/MS), Quality, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) functional groups
  • Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the shop floor, Gemba walks, and Practice vs. Procedure evaluations
  • Participating in the development and implementation of strategies focused on Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE)
  • Define, monitor and propose solutions to improve or meet meaningful Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the Warehouse Process Team to drive performance
  • Understand and influence the Material control strategy for the site
  • Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities within Concord Warehouse Operations
  • Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management
  • Manage warehouse capacity; propose and implement projects, as required
  • Present warehouse processes, investigations and procedures to Regulatory Agencies and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related inspections, tours, and discussions
  • Lead area tours to support business reviews, regulatory audits, or network collaboration

Skills

Warehouse Operations
Process Improvement
Change Management
Deviation Management
Corrective Actions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supply Chain
Logistics
HSE
Leadership

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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