Lead Operator - Warehouse Ops - Night Shift

Warehouse Lead Operator

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. 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.

Responsibilities: The Warehouse Lead Operator assists the Warehouse Supervisor in supporting site operations by directing and performing material handling tasks according to current standard operating procedures and work instructions. The role requires interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and attention to detail for safe and efficient operations.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience in pharmaceutical/GMP environments
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Current certification for operating powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks, swing-reach trucks)

Additional Skill Preferences:

• Experience with RF scanners and computer systems such as SAP, MES, & WMS
• Experience handling hazardous materials
• Ability to work with and learn new digital systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train others in departmental tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) in a regulated environment
• Enforce standards for housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance throughout warehouse areas according to procedures
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees in assigned areas
• Assign daily and weekly work schedules to warehouse operators
• Serve as acting leader in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor as needed
• Conduct routine inspections for health and safety compliance
• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in reviewing, updating, and creating procedures
• Participate in deviation investigations relating to area responsibilities
• Safely operate warehouse docks and ramps for loading/unloading containers and trailers
• Operate powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently to maintain material flow
• Collaborate with supervision, counterparts, and safety representatives to implement improvements from safety incident investigations or projects
• Receive and inspect inbound raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items into inventory using WMS systems
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP/WMS
• Label materials according to health, safety, quality, transport regulations, and customer requirements
• Participate in warehouse audits related to quality, safety, and inspection readiness
• Pick and prepare materials to meet manufacturing and shipping schedules
• Comply with transportation regulations and shipping requirements
• Support other warehouse functions as assigned, including cycle counting and material handling duties at manufacturing nodes
• Align individual and team activities to defined metrics and goals

Additional Requirements / Information:

• The Warehouse Lead Operator role is night shift-based: 5:45 pm – 6:00 am on a rotational schedule of three nights on, two nights off, two nights on, and three nights off
• May include occasional non-scheduled call-in times for plant emergencies
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work periodically in refrigerated storage areas

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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 $25.60 - $37.55. 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.