Supervisor Media Preparation 3rd Shift

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an operations Supervisor, you will be a formal leader within the manufacturing organization responsible for driving production performance, compliance, and team development at the Fort Dodge site. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing operational execution, fostering a strong quality and safety culture, and leading a team to deliver results in a cGMP-regulated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment with leadership responsibility
• Strong people leadership and coaching ability
• Ability to drive performance in a regulated manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biologics, vaccine, or sterile manufacturing (e.g., fermentation, filling, lyophilization)
• Experience leading process improvement or LEAN initiatives
• Ability to author/review SOPs, deviations, and technical documentation
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Experience developing and delivering technical training programs

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team, ensuring performance, training compliance, and skill development
• Ensure execution of production schedules by coordinating resources including materials, equipment, and personnel
• Own quality and compliance within the unit, including batch record review, deviation investigations, and CAPA support
• Drive performance through Tier 1 metrics, daily huddles, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote and enforce safety and biosafety standards while supporting a strong safety culture

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager