Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

Elanco•Fort Dodge, IA

2d•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: 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.

Requirements

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.
3-5 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team. Strong organizational and resource management skills.

Nice To Haves

experience in vaccines, biologics, or sterile manufacturing (e.g., fermentation, cell culture, filling, or lyophilization).
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)

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.