Warehouse Process Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company

Warehouse Process Engineer enhancing GMP material flows at Lilly Medicine Foundry. Analyzing and optimizing processes in warehouse operations within a regulated environment.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and improve end‑to‑end material flows from receiving through storage, staging, production, and shipment
Develop, standardize, and maintain process maps, SOPs, and work instructions for warehouse operations
Become a Subject Matter Expert on the equipment as it relates to operation to assist in trouble shooting and process improvements in the sampling and dispensing suites including Isolators, Downflow Booths and FUME Hoods
Identify bottlenecks, waste, and variability using Lean, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles
Support layout optimization for storage, material handling equipment, and production interfaces
Optimize receiving, put‑away, sampling, weigh and dispensing, kitting, and shipping processes
Support ERP/WMS/MES process improvements and system integrations
Lead and assist with root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
Assist with tracking KPIs (e.g., throughput, inventory turns, downtime, material shortages)
Use data to recommend and implement sustainable improvements
Will have occasional exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and warehouse equipment
Support safety, quality, and compliance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
3+ years of experience in a GMP environment within a warehouse or manufacturing operations
Strong experience with process mapping and standard work development
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement tools
Experience collaborating with hourly operations teams and frontline leaders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to walk, stand, and work on the warehouse floor for extended periods
Some travel may be required to benchmark processes across the network

Benefits

Comp & perks

eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
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
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

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Hard Skills & Tools

process mappingstandard work developmentLean ManufacturingSix Sigmaindustrial engineeringroot cause analysisKPI trackingdata analysiswarehouse operationsGMP environment

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationleadership