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:

As the Associate Director - Intralogistics, you will report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics and become an integral part of our dynamic Supply Chain and Logistics Lead team.

You will support a highly automated warehouse and intralogistics organization at a high-volume pharmaceutical manufacturing site, solving complex logistics problems to ensure robust operations. As a technical leader for intralogistics, you will optimize automated logistics systems, including ASRS and AGVs and mentor junior staff and. Additionally, you will liaise between logistics, IT, automation, and production, analyzing performance and developing solutions for unique challenges.

• You will implement the overall strategy for intralogistics operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• You will ensure proper inventory management practices are in place, maintaining optimal stock levels and ensuring high inventory accuracy.
• You will lead the risk assessment and be part of the go live of automation and digital solutions in intralogistics, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Warehouse Management Systems (eWM)
• You will ensure that all intralogistics activities comply with pharmaceutical regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.
• You will establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and report on the effectiveness of intralogistics operations.
• You will analyze performance data and use insights to make informed decisions and drive operational excellence.
• You will develop contingency plans for supply disruptions or emergencies, ensuring a robust response to minimize impact on manufacturing operations.
• You will develop a high-performing intralogistics team, providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.