Senior Process Operator

Elanco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is seeking a Production Operator to support the Denagard production facility. You will operate plant equipment, manage process automation, and work without supervision while ensuring GMP and safety standards are met.

You will perform routine sampling, daily equipment checks, and documentation, share knowledge with the team, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, and the TS/MS group to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE grades of an operator role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of process and utilities; adhere to SOPs and risk assessments.
• Complete routine sampling (e.g. water), monitoring, daily equipment checks and calibrations.
• Assist first-line response to GMP, EHS or production issues and escalation.
• Understand PFD commitments for coating facilities and CNC rooms.
• Monitor and maintain storage areas for materials; ensure GMP compliance.
• Sustain housekeeping and cGMP tasks; maintain inventories and consumables.
• Complete BPRs and logbooks; update dispatch records.
• Handover relevant operational activity to oncoming operator and communicate status.
• Pursue ongoing learning; comply with training requirements of BPRs.
• Collaborate with TS/MS, Engineering, QA to drive improvements.
• Participate in performance management and personal development planning.

Skills

SOP adherence

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

RCPS system

BPRs & logbooks

cGMP knowledge

Job description

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:

To provide support for the running of the Denagard production facility.

A member of the team responsible for the manufacture of products in a manner that allows business objectives to be met. This involves working without supervision and being responsible for plant operation, process automation and all associated documentation.

Be responsible for the operation, sharing knowledge, coaching other team members.

Your responsibilities:

• Safe operation of process and utilities. Ensure that SOPs and risk assessments are adhered to. Ensure that critical operations are manned throughout the shift.
• Complete routine sampling (e.g. water), monitoring, daily equipment checks and calibrations (e.g. balances).
• Support first line response to GMP, EHS or production issues and escalation to supervision. Undertake simple problem solving and input into RCPS. Undertake actions to prevent issues recurring as directed.
• Be knowledgeable in aspects of PFD commitments for the operation of the coating facilities and CNC rooms. Ensure good CNC room practices are sustained during operations.
• Monitor and maintain the ancillary areas for the storage of manufactured materials and raw materials. Handling of API against standards and GMP adherence with security standards. Collection, dispensing, storage and use of raw materials and intermediates.
• Sustain housekeeping and cleaning standards, within B112D Coating Facility, through completion of cGMP housekeeping tasks and completion of relevant documentation. Maintain lineside inventories and consumables.
• Complete of BPRs and Logbooks as part of operational tasks. Update relevant BPRs and SOPs.
• Complete process orders against finish dates within the dispatch lists. Timely completion of material management system transactions to record times & material usages.
• Handover of relevant operational activity (process, facility, documentation, EHS and housekeeping) to oncoming operator. Communication with Shift Leader for current operational status.
• Sustain own learning plan at 100% Current and comply with training requirements of BPRs.
• Work flexibly with support team personnel (e.g. TS/MS, Engineering, QA) to support improvements within manufacturing (e.g. training, documentation, process)
• Consistently participate in performance management processes about settings of objectives and the development and implementation of a personal development plant.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• 5 GCSE grades of an operator role or equivalent

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• FLT

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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

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. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco

Elanco is a global animal health company dedicated to enhancing the health of pets and farm animals through innovative solutions, empowering caregivers for a healthier world.

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May 2017

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