Principal/Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.  Description of Role / Position   The Logistics Engineer   is responsible for   supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of   logistics   and material flow systems at the Lilly Richmond manufacturing site. This role supports the build-out and operational readiness of the site's   logistics   infrastructure—including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), material conveyance, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) integration. The Logistics Engineer works cross-functionally to develop   assigned   busin ess processes.   The role contributes to building a paperless, digitally enabled   logistics   environment in alignment with Lilly's Next Generation Biotech manufacturing vision.

Project / Start-up Phase   Create and maintain a site-level Plan for Every Part (PFEP), incorporating supplier data, SAP bill-of-material and non-BOM items (e.g. reusable containers and pallets), and product usage rates across the Richmond site.  Support the design and implementation of business processes during the start-up phase.  Support the set-up, commissioning, and qualification activities for automated material handling systems (ASRS, VSM, AMRs, AGVs, and conveyance equipment).  Drive lean principles and ensure efficient material flows are maintained throughout the logistics center; support value stream mapping initiatives.  Develop Logistics Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions in partnership with Operations, Quality, and Safety.  Partner with maintenance and automation teams to develop a spare parts strategy for logistics equipment.  Ongoing Operations   Responsible for ensuring logistics systems (ASRS, VSM, conveyance, AMRs, AGVs) consistently meet the operational demands of the business.  Monitor daily system performance metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement opportunities.  Maintain PFEP data throughout the full lifecycle of all production flows to ensure system capacity is not exceeded.  Work closely with business leaders to anticipate when business demand will approach or exceed logistics system capability and propose solutions proactively.  Develop and maintain quality systems for logistics and materials management, including SOPs, work instructions, and training materials pertinent to receipt, kitting, shipping, and general warehouse practices.  Manage change controls and support or lead quality investigations; own work instructions and SOPs governing warehouse equipment.  Participate in Quality and Safety Time on Floor (TOF) audits; support safety assessments, job hazard analyses, and FMEAs relevant to warehouse operations and material movement equipment.  Support change and deviation management within the function.  Provide daily operations support across: (i) receipt of inbound materials, (ii) kitting and replenishment of production materials, (iii) general material flow through the logistics center, and (iv) execution of daily shipments.  Benchmark emerging materials management and logistics initiatives across the Lilly network and externally.  Support capital planning for expansion or recapitalization of warehouse systems and equipment.  Minimum Educational Qualifications /