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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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly
Position Brand Description:
The Sr Specialist- Warehouse - Engineering is responsible for on-shift monitoring and response for the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) , Conveyors and Automated Guided Vehicles Supporting Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing. The role will provide first line support to production processes, as well as supporting area engineering initiatives, process improvements, and project implementation. This position will require the development of expertise in warehouse automation systems, maintenance execution, commissioning, qualification, and validation requirements and equipment and/or control system technologies. The Sr Specialist- Engineering will help ensure that equipment is maintained in a qualified state, can be operated safely, and maintenance is properly performed on the systems.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
Monitor Warehouse Automation Systems for faults, errors and issues preventing the delivering of production materials to the manufacturing processes
Perform periodic and break/fix maintenance on the ASRS, conveyors, AGV’s and ancillary systems.
Assure that operational and maintenance procedures and practices reflect safety concerns.
Find and eliminate safety issues with the equipment and processes.
Participate on safety reviews and audits, as required.
Perform activities in accordance with cGMPs and applicable procedures.
Understand the production process and critical process parameters.
Identify opportunities to improve quality using equipment performance data and by assuring maintenance is performed appropriately.
Working with the process team, including engineers and operations personnel, participate in and sometimes lead development of equipment design, procedures, studies, and maintenance practices that will enable the process to operate as required.
Seek out and identify opportunities to improve equipment operational effectiveness and reliability.
Provide technical support for process and engineering teams.
Monitor specific plant data for out of control signals and begin investigations into causes. Attend and participate in team meetings.
Provide technical support to engineering in:
- Investigating and resolving issues that create production delays.
- Transferring knowledge of equipment capabilities and operational techniques to operators, engineering, and maintenance.
- Implementing tools for operations and engineering to learn and work more proficiently.
- Contractor and vendor coordination.
- Create maintenance action plans as needed to support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Participate in periodic reviews of equipment state.
- Plan and execute small projects for process or equipment improvements or changes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associates Degree (or equivalent work experience)
- 5 years of manufacturing or skilled trade experience
Additional Preferences:
- Knowledge of Warehousing operations, equipment and automation, ASRS, AGVs, Conveyors
- Knowledge of Parenteral manufacturing operations.
- Experience with Maximo or similar computerized maintenance management system.
- Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
**Other Information: **
- This position is for a 12 hour nights 3-2-2-3
- Minimal travel required.
- Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant. Some allergens are present in the Parenteral Plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.
- 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 employment positions on the B or S paths or at levels M1-M2 or P1-P4.
Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to
applying.
- Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
- #WeAreLilly
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.
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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
$28.84 - $46.54
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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