Senior Specialist - Operations

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in Winslow, ME seeks a Senior Specialist – Operations to drive operational excellence in a GMP manufacturing environment and lead area processes with hands‑on leadership.

You will coach staff, collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, QA, and ensure compliance with safety and quality policies while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ manufacturing experience with demonstrated ability to lead through influence or previous supervisory experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Quality‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Coaching: Act as an Operator while modeling best practices and lead technical development of staff through coaching and feedback.
• Process Control & Compliance: Monitor daily processes, perform volume checks and document reviews, enforce safety and environmental policies.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Serve as key contact for area processes with Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, QA to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Process Improvement: Promote and implement improvements in yield, quality, throughput, and variability reduction; participate in change management and training development.
• Operational Execution: Provide scheduling support and maintain understanding of deviation management systems and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership through influence

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Senior Specialist – Operations

You will be part of the manufacturing team to deliver operational excellence and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Coaching – Perform as an Operator while role modeling best practices, provide technical leadership for area processes, and lead the technical development of operating staff through coaching and feedback.
• Process Control & Compliance – Monitor daily processes, including volume checks and document reviews, while enforcing safety and environmental policies; maintain in-depth knowledge of area software packages to ensure process control.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Act as the key contact for area processes, working closely with support groups such as Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Process Improvement – Promote and implement improvements in yield, quality, throughput, and variability reduction; participate in change management and facilitate the development of procedures and training programs.
• Operational Execution – Provide operations scheduling support as needed and maintain a high understanding of deviation management systems and equipment maintenance within the operations area.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to lead through influence or previous supervisory experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Quality‑focused mindset.
• Physical coordination required for fine hand manipulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and previous exposure to aseptic technique and/or other laboratory sciences.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing training.
• Scientific aptitude and willingness to accept new assignments, projects, and challenges.
• Positive attitude and ability to listen to diverse ideas and act appropriately.

Other Information

• Weekend work is required.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Position may require heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) and exposure to potential allergens.

EEO Statement

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 its recruitment process. All decisions involve a human reviewer.