Manager - Warehouse Operations

Eli Lilly and Company • Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager - Warehouse Operations will be assigned specific projects that support Lilly Kenosha County Warehouse & logistics Operations. This includes taking a leadership role for the area process team and safety team (PIT safety) program, managing process improvements for the area, acting as a liaison between Warehouse Operations and multiple support groups in execution of improvements, change controls, quality / HSE event management. In addition, the role will provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Manager.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing operations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role for the area process team and safety team (PIT safety) program.
• Manage 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.
• Data gathering, development and monitoring of metrics.
• Investigate quality and HSE events, conduct root cause analysis and implement countermeasures.
• Lead the deviation process for the warehouse operations in collaboration with other functions.
• Lead CI initiatives of the warehouse operations and ensure it’s executed on time.
• Provide operational and project support for the business responsibilities within Concord Warehouse Operations.
• Manage warehouse capacity; propose and implement projects, as required.
• Implement projects as assigned; deliver analysis, propose solutions, and work with a variety of departments to develop and deliver solutions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new and revised processes and procedures as required.
• Provide analysis of specific operational or business processes as identified by management.
• Ensure that all safety practices, policies, and rules are followed and enforced.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager