Manufacturing Operations Scheduler

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Scheduler at the Elwood, KS site. You will partner with cross-functional teams to plan tech agendas, maintenance and production activities, serving as a liaison for supply chain planning and daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or higher and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with GMP and SAP experience preferred. You will mentor staff while upholding safety and quality culture, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or greater required.
• 3 years experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP, animal health pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong writing and documentation skills.
• Proven coaching/mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate tech and production activities on the operations floor.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders (preventive and corrective).
• Support process teams through floor scheduling and documentation review.
• Uphold safety and quality culture.
• Mentor and coach manufacturing staff.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Coaching/mentorship

Technical writing

GMP experience

Education

High school Diploma or greater

Tools

SAP

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: Manufacturing Operations SchedulerAs the Manufacturing Operations Scheduler, you’ll partner with cross functional teams to ensure the smooth execution and coordination of tech-agenda, maintenance, and production activities on the operations floor. You’ll represent operations as a partner for supply chain planning, and support the assurance of preparedness for daily activities within operations.Your Responsibilities:Represent operations through planning, coordinating, preparing tech and production activitiesCoordinate with maintenance preventative and corrective work ordersSupport process teams through floor scheduling and documentation reviewUphold strong safety and quality cultureSupport manufacturing through operational mentorship and technical coachingWhat You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):Education: High school Diploma or greaterExperience: 3 years experience within manufacturingWhat will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):Proven technical writing capability3+ years experience within GMP, animal health pharmaceutical manufacturingSAP experienceCross-functional team workStrong coaching/mentorship skillsUnderstanding of full life cycle biologic manufacturing operationsAdditional Information:Travel: occasional <10%Location: Elwood, KSThe Elwood manufacturing facility is a 24/7/365 operation. This role has standard business hours and can anticipate occasional off-hour support needs.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 Benefits and Perks:We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:Multiple relocation packages8-week parental leave9 Employee Resource GroupsAnnual bonus offeringFlexible work arrangementsUp to 6% 401K matchingElanco 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 statusElanco 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.