Associate Director - IDAP Master Data Technical Leader

Eli Lilly - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Senior

Indianapolis, IN

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

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. The Supply Chain organization has responsibility for updating and maintaining master data processes for Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP). The Associate Director - IDAP Master Data is a key contact for all technical and tactical master data information in the area and is the key link for all functions in the plant and in the broader supply chain for system updates in SAP and issue resolution. The Associate Director - IDAP Master Data provides system upgrade support for SAP S4 Hana, DSP, EWM technical teams, functions as an SAP power user and S4 technical data lead, provides mentorship and coaching for other data stewards, and provides problem solving and process improvement capability. Additional responsibilities include master data management strategy and innovation, translating impacts to production and other systems, and assisting with the development of the capacity of the team to align to the completion of all site production-related activities, as well as assimilation and communication of site and functional metrics as required. Will be responsible for the investigation of and full approvals of deviations and change controls within the TrackWise System.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace through proper ergonomic practices and compliance with safety standards.
• Track team activities and recommend and drive improvements for safety and quality within the Supply Chain scope.
• Understand Global Quality System requirements for Master Data and coordinate site updates to maintain compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across platforms.
• Connect with global supply chain and other network sites regarding improvement opportunities.
• Provide problem-solving assistance and mentorship to master data stewards/local data stewards (LDAs).
• Function as a back-up for the Manager - IDAP Project Team and Master Data on projects, issues, and meetings.
• Align and optimize master data analysis and implementation to drive effective and efficient production needs plant-wide.
• Partner with master data stewards to facilitate preparation/presentation of metrics and continuous improvement projects.
• Identify master data best practices through benchmarking with other Manufacturing Sites and coordinate implementation with master data stewards on policy and procedure updates.
• Generate, analyze, and report master data metrics and perform scenario analysis to understand the impact of various strategic options.
• Network with stakeholders to assure data updates are deliverable and viable.

Requirements

• Subject Matter Expert level experience in Supply Chain and SAP.
• Knowledge/Experience in Manufacturing/Packaging Supply Chain and/or Customer Service.
• Strong organizational and Project Management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of OSSCE metrics.
• Excellent Computer skills (e.g., MRP, SAP S4, Excel).
• Previous manufacturing site master data experience.
• Knowledge of global quality system, compliance, and risk management.

Nice-to-haves

• APICS certification