Lead Warehouse Specialist - Night Shift

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. 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. 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