Packaging Supervisor- Mon-Thurs 4PM-2:30AM

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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: Leader, Packaging & Labeling As the Leader, Packaging & Labeling, you will be part of the Manufacturing team supporting packaging operations at the Fort Dodge site. In this role, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day packaging operations, developing and coaching frontline employees, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety standards, and driving operational excellence to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience, associate's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production operations, preferably within a biological, pharmaceutical, or animal health manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Leadership and coaching in a manufacturing environment, along with strong knowledge of packaging operations, cGMP compliance, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, EU, and EPA).

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in a packaging, labeling, or manufacturing environment within the pharmaceutical, biological, animal health, or other regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience with packaging equipment, automated production systems, and SAP or other electronic manufacturing systems.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA, EU, and EPA regulations and experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment with the ability to coach, develop, and lead frontline teams.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting production issues, and improving safety, quality, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily packaging and labeling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
• Troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Coach, train, and develop employees on GMP requirements, safety procedures, technical processes, and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate production activities, communicate operational updates, and support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, OSHA, FDA, USDA, EU, and EPA regulations while administering company policies, safety programs, and union contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

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