Engineer – Supply Chain Process Engineering

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.

At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible as:

Engineer – Supply Chain Process Engineering (m/w/d)

What tasks await you?

The Supply Chain Process Engineer will join the Supply Chain and Logistics team supporting the deployment and routine operation of the site intralogistics system for commercial operations (Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), Material Conveyance, Automated Guided Vehicles, etc.).  

Core focuses within the function:

•          Intralogistics Integration

•          pFMEA Controls for Material Flow

•          Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering

•          Supply Chain and Intralogistics Digitalization

•          Continuous Improvement

• You will drive lean principles and ensure efficient and effective material flows are maintained.
• You will support end-to-end integration of innovative supply chain solutions for high-speed automated logistics operations.
• You will coordinate cross-functionally to optimize intralogistics operations.
• You will create and implement standard operating procedures for automated handling.
• You will develop and implement pallet and bin cleaning strategies.
• You will define robust material identification strategies and implement process FMEA action items.
• You will identify and implement business continuity strategies for the intralogistics system.
• You will support the deployment of digitalization for intralogistics system monitoring and warehousing operations.
• You will manage change controls create work instructions

How do you convince us?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• You bring 3+ years of intralogistics experience.
• While GMP/pharma experience is preferred, you are eager to transfer your intralogistics expertise from other industriesto our regulated environment.
• You have Project Management skills, preferably within the Logistics or Supply Chain areas.
• You have the ability to work across multiple organizations and sites to achieve accomplishments.
• You exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You bring good organizational skills, prioritize tasks effectively, communicate clearly, and have a keen eye for detail. Your flexibility allows you to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly without losing focus.
• Your have strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills
• You are excited to be part of the start-up journey.
• You have good German and English skills.
• You are willing to work at the Alzey site.

What can you look forward to with us?

• Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.
• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.
• Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
• Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Corporate Lilly University."
• Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal. We look forward to your application!

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