Warehouse Process Engineer - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
4 hours ago
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and improve end-to-end material flows from receiving through storage, staging, production, and shipment.
- Develop, standardize, and maintain process maps, SOPs, and work instructions for warehouse operations.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to troubleshoot and drive process improvements in sampling/dispensing suites (Isolators, Downflow Booths, FUME Hoods).
- Identify bottlenecks, waste, and variability using Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles.
- Support layout optimization for storage, material handling equipment, and production interfaces.
- Optimize receiving, put-away, sampling, weigh and dispensing, kitting, and shipping processes.
- Support ERP/WMS/MES process improvements and system integrations.
- Lead/support root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Track KPIs (throughput, inventory turns, downtime, material shortages) and use data to implement sustainable improvements.
- Support safety, quality, and compliance initiatives. Occasional exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of GMP experience in warehouse or manufacturing operations.
- Strong process mapping and standard work development experience.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement tools.
- Experience collaborating with hourly operations teams and frontline leaders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to walk/stand/work on the warehouse floor for extended periods.
- Some travel to benchmark processes across the network.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Preferences:
- Attention to detail/accuracy.
- RF scanners/handheld devices; MES and WMS (SAP).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
- Experience in multi-site/large-scale operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse layout design.
Other Information:
- Overtime and shift flexibility required; opportunity for interaction with regulatory agencies during inspections; tasks may involve hazardous materials.
- Initial location: Indianapolis, Indiana; permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.
- Analyze and improve end-to-end material flows from receiving through storage, staging, production, and shipment.
- Develop, standardize, and maintain process maps, SOPs, and work instructions for warehouse operations.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to troubleshoot and drive process improvements in sampling/dispensing suites (Isolators, Downflow Booths, FUME Hoods).
- Identify bottlenecks, waste, and variability using Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles.
- Support layout optimization for storage, material handling equipment, and production interfaces.
- Optimize receiving, put-away, sampling, weigh and dispensing, kitting, and shipping processes.
- Support ERP/WMS/MES process improvements and system integrations.
- Lead/support root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Track KPIs (throughput, inventory turns, downtime, material shortages) and use data to implement sustainable improvements.
- Support safety, quality, and compliance initiatives. Occasional exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of GMP experience in warehouse or manufacturing operations.
- Strong process mapping and standard work development experience.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/continuous improvement tools.
- Experience collaborating with hourly operations teams and frontline leaders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to walk/stand/work on the warehouse floor for extended periods.
- Some travel to benchmark processes across the network.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Additional Preferences:
- Attention to detail/accuracy.
- RF scanners/handheld devices; MES and WMS (SAP).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
- Experience in multi-site/large-scale operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse layout design.
Other Information:
- Overtime and shift flexibility required; opportunity for interaction with regulatory agencies during inspections; tasks may involve hazardous materials.
- Initial location: Indianapolis, Indiana; permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.