Operations Filling Manager

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco seeks an Operations Filling Manager to provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, driving performance and safety. You will steward cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, TSMS, and Operations to ensure compliant, efficient manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 5–8 years in a cGMP environment, with demonstrated leadership and process-improvement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment with significant leadership.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and quality systems (deviations, CAPA, change control).

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental performance, metrics, Tier 2 meetings, and operate to site objectives and Business Plan.
• Oversee manufacturing execution, resources, budgets, and production schedules to achieve targets.
• Own and support quality systems including deviations, CAPA, change controls and 7-day reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Metrics

cGMP

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

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 -

Your Role: Operations Filling Manager

As an operations Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for manufacturing operations, driving departmental performance, operational excellence, and alignment with site objectives. In this role, you will lead through influence and data, develop a high-performing leadership team, and partner cross-functionally to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead departmental performance, metrics, Tier 2 meetings, and operational planning to ensure alignment with site objectives and the Business Plan.
• Provide oversight of manufacturing execution, departmental resources, budgets, and production schedules to achieve operational targets.
• Own and support quality systems, including change controls, CAPAs, deviations, AORs, Port, and 7-day reviews, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
• Coach and develop leaders while building a high-performing, accountable team and championing a strong safety culture.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, TSMS, and Operations to resolve complex issues and lead continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, including significant leadership experience.
• Top Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive departmental performance through metrics, combined with strong knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and quality systems, including deviations, CAPA, and change control.

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

• Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation, including SOPs and deviation reports.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and collaborate effectively across Engineering, Quality, TSMS, and Operations.
• Experience managing resources, operational plans, and priorities within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

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