Supervisor-Warehouse Operations

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Position Description:

The Supervisor of Warehouse Operations is a member of the IPM Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain teams focus is to ensure a reliable supply of medicine with the correct level of inventory. The Supervisor of Warehouse Operations is responsible for operational processes and business elements regarding safety, quality, and customer service for the area. The Supervisor provides administrative leadership (daily/weekly work schedules, attendance management, PM planning, feedback and base pay adjustment) and emphasizes the development of technical expertise of the warehouse employees. The Supervisor of Warehouse Operations ensures that each department employee follows all cGMP requirements and is compliant with OSSCE Class A guidelines.  The Supervisor maintains strict compliance with established policies/procedures and takes ownership for the implementation of countermeasures associated with safety/quality audits, observations, inspection findings, and deviations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict compliance with established policies /procedures (Safety, Quality, Warehouse Procedures, etc. ).
• Monitor and build a strong HSE culture. 
• Routinely inspects area for health, safety and quality issues and identify areas for operational improvement. 
• Supervise, develop and coach operators. 
• Ensure operators are trained appropriately. 
• Leads the area in providing high level of customer service to production operations. 
• Ensure department follows all cGMP requirements and is compliant with OSSCE Class A guidelines. 
• Responsible for HR related processes such as attendance management, PM planning, feedback and base pay adjustment; monitors and meets performance management objectives and measures. 
• Assigns daily and weekly work schedules to warehouse employees. 
• Participate in updating /creating procedures and procedure training. 
• Take ownership for implementation of countermeasures associated with safety /quality audits, observations, inspection findings, and deviations. 
• Investigate quality and safety events related to warehouse operations.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Leadership experience. 
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, across levels and function. 
• Strong organization skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects, requests, including planning, leading and implementing. 
• Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot issues and learn new processes and computer system applications. 
• Ability to work overtime as required. 
• Be available off shift and respond to production issues as needed. 
• Basic computer skills including SAP /PMX and desktop software as applicable (Excel, Word, Trackwise, etc.). 
• Knowledge of cGMPs, Parenteral Safety and Quality systems.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Previous experience in supervising people is desired.
• Previous warehouse /logistics experience in a GMP environment.

Additional Information:

• This role has opportunity for direct interaction with Regulatory Agencies during Site Inspections.
• Must be flexible to support off shifts as necessary.
• Occasional overtime may be necessary.
• Some allergens are present in the Parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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