Elanco
Manufacturing Supervisor – Downstream Bioprocessing (Night Shift)
Elwood, KS
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ComplianceSAPSupply ChainProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipLean Manufacturing
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About the role
- Manufacturing Supervisor Night Shift - Downstream Bioprocessing
- The Manufacturing Supervisor - Downstream Bioprocessing is responsible for leading manufacturing personnel and daily operations supporting the bulk production of monoclonal antibody (mAb) products at Elanco's Elwood, Kansas manufacturing site.
- This role oversees production activities across downstream bioprocessing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations supporting downstream bioprocessing activities, including buffer formulation, cell clarification, protein A chromatography, and Tangential Flow Filtration, while partnering with upstream and fill/finish and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
- Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel through performance management, training, and regular feedback to build a high-performing, engaged team.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to promote safe work practices, operational excellence, and a culture of quality and accountability.
- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for operational events, deviations, and equipment or process issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, strengthen compliance, and improve overall operational performance.
- Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.
Requirements
- Must be able to wear appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment in manufacturing and support areas.
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in biomanufacturing related field
- Biomanufacturing experience
- Monoclonal antibody manufacturing
- Understanding of USDA, FDA, EU GMP, cGMP regulatory standards
- Operational excellence, lean manufacturing, six sigma, TPS experience
- Demonstrated success in leadership
- Experience with SAP, OSI PI, VEEVA
- This role is a night shift 5p-5a 12 hour, 2 week rotation. (M,T,F,Sa,Su,W,R)
Compensation
- Annual bonus offering
Benefits
- 8-week parental leave
- Annual bonus offering
- 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.
- Education: Highschool diploma or equivalent
Company info
- At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- 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.
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