Warehouse Process Engineer - Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
5 hours ago
On-site
Lebanon, 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.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert on equipment used in sampling and dispensing suites (Isolators, Downflow Booths, FUME Hoods) to assist troubleshooting and process improvements.
- 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 and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Track KPIs (throughput, inventory turns, downtime, material shortages).
- Use data to recommend and implement sustainable improvements.
- Support safety, quality, and compliance initiatives.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a GMP environment within 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 and work on the warehouse floor for extended periods.
- Some travel may be required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor visas.
Additional Preferences:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- RF scanners/handheld devices; MES and WMS (SAP) experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
- Experience supporting multi-site/large-scale operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse layout design.
Other Information:
- Overtime and shift flexibility required; possible regulatory agency interaction during inspections; work around hazardous materials.
- Initial location Indianapolis, Indiana; permanent location at Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
Benefits:
- Company bonus eligibility (full-time equivalents).
- Comprehensive benefits program: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If accommodation is needed to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- 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.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert on equipment used in sampling and dispensing suites (Isolators, Downflow Booths, FUME Hoods) to assist troubleshooting and process improvements.
- 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 and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Track KPIs (throughput, inventory turns, downtime, material shortages).
- Use data to recommend and implement sustainable improvements.
- Support safety, quality, and compliance initiatives.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a GMP environment within 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 and work on the warehouse floor for extended periods.
- Some travel may be required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor visas.
Additional Preferences:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- RF scanners/handheld devices; MES and WMS (SAP) experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification.
- Experience supporting multi-site/large-scale operations.
- Knowledge of material handling equipment and warehouse layout design.
Other Information:
- Overtime and shift flexibility required; possible regulatory agency interaction during inspections; work around hazardous materials.
- Initial location Indianapolis, Indiana; permanent location at Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
Benefits:
- Company bonus eligibility (full-time equivalents).
- Comprehensive benefits program: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If accommodation is needed to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation