Process Engineer - Warehouse & Logistics

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Responsibilities:

As a Process Engineer in the Logistics department, you will be supporting the Automated Warehouse and Logistics System, for Lilly’s manufacturing and supply chain equipment. This role will be part of the Concord Site Engineering team responsible for the delivery and stewardship of the logistics support system.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide engineering expertise as active member of area process team working cross-functionally with other workstreams.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes within Logistics. This includes clear understanding of equipment flow, process flow documents, critical process parameters, and automation of the process.
• Establish analytics for warehouse control systems for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Work with automation and mechanical techs to teach understanding of equipment, processes and flows to ensure reliable and safe longevity of equipment.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering techs, and crafts personnel.
• Provide oversight and direction to Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech(s) that support the area.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Develop scope for capital projects targeted at both short and long term needs.
• Act as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity.
• Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation for safety, quality and customer service.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (PowerBI, SQL, Microsoft Suite, JMP, etc.).
• Accountable for working safely and supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Experience with Automated Systems, ASRS installations, AGV’s, Conveyors, SOP’s, logistics processes.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience working with validated systems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

This job description 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 description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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