Job Description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

The Operations Supervisor is a formal leader responsible for the manufacturing unit's performance, compliance, and personnel development. This role ensures the team has the resources and support needed to execute the production schedule safely and effectively. The Supervisor drives a culture of quality and continuous improvement by coaching direct reports, managing unit-level metrics, and ensuring cGMP compliance.

Your Responsibilities:

• People Leadership & Development: Acts as the formal supervisor for the unit, coaching and developing direct reports. Manages performance, ensures training is compliant, and develops the team's skills matrix.

• Execution & Resource Management: Supports the team by ensuring all resources (raw materials, equipment, personnel) are available. Coordinates production schedules with supply chain partners.

• Quality & Compliance Ownership: Responsible for the unit's overall cGMP effectiveness and compliance. Assist with ensuring cGMP compliance by reviewing batch records and other production documents. Conducts process confirmations to verify quality execution and provides corrective coaching as needed. Assist with deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Metrics & Reporting: Owns and reports on Tier 1 metrics. Leads Tier 1 daily huddles to drive performance and address issues.

• Safety & Biosafety Ownership: Leads by example in safety behaviors; ensures compliance with Elanco and regulatory HSE/biosafety requirements; conducts and/or participates in safety and nearmiss investigations; tracks and implements safety actions for the unit.

• Data Integrity: Utilizes electronic systems (e.g., MES, ERP, QMS) to ensure timely, accurate, and ALCOA+compliant documentation of production activities, deviations, and training.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field (e.g. Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering) elated field is preferred and/or equivalent experience in vaccine, biologics or sterile cGMP manufacturing.

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Preferred: experience in vaccines, biologics, or sterile manufacturing (e.g., fermentation, cell culture, filling, or lyophilization).

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team. Strong organizational and resource management skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Demonstrated ability to author or review technical documents, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or deviation reports.

• Experience leading small process improvement projects.

• Proven ability to influence management and partner with other departments (e.g., Engineering, Quality) on key initiatives.

• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs.

• Experience applying Lean concepts in a cGMP environment (e.g. visual management, leader stand work, changeover reduction)

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal

• Location: Fort Dodge, IA - On-Site Work Environment.

• Work Schedule: This role requires the ability to work different shifts on occasion to support a multi-shift operation. Some overtime will be required.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Flexible work arrangements

• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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