Elanco
Senior Specialist - Operations
Winslow, ME · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
TypeScriptProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringLean Manufacturing
About the role
- At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
- We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
- Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Coaching: Perform as an Operator while role modeling best practices; provide technical leadership for area processes and lead the technical development of operating staff through coaching and feedback.
- Process Control & Compliance: Monitor daily processes, including volume checks and document reviews, while enforcing safety and environmental policies. Maintain in-depth knowledge of area software packages to ensure process control.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key contact for area processes, working closely with support groups such as Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement changes.
- Process Improvement: Promote and implement improvements in yield, quality, throughput, and variability reduction. Participate in change management and facilitate the development of procedures and training programs.
- Operational Execution: Provide operations scheduling support as needed and maintain a high understanding of deviation management systems and equipment maintenance within the operations area.
- Act as the key contact for area processes, working closely with support groups such as Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement changes.
- Promote and implement improvements in yield, quality, throughput, and variability reduction.
- Provide operations scheduling support as needed and maintain a high understanding of deviation management systems and equipment maintenance within the operations area.
- As a Senior Specialist - Operations, you will be part of the manufacturing team to deliver operational excellence and technical leadership.
- In this role, you'll be responsible for role modeling best practices, providing technical leadership, and coaching the team to drive process improvements and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence or previous supervisory experience.
- What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, a quality-focused mindset, and the physical coordination required for fine hand manipulation.
- What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Associate's Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other lab sciences.
- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training.
- Scientific aptitude and a willingness to accept new assignments, projects, and challenges.
- A positive attitude and the ability to listen to diverse ideas and act appropriately.
- Other Information:
- Weekend work is required.
- Ability to work in a clean room environment requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Position may require heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) and exposure to potential allergens.
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Benefits
- 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: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Company info
- At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering 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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