Animal Health Manufacturing Operator at US01 Elanco US Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description:

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Elanco has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manufacturing Process Operator position located in Lenexa and Overland Park, Kansas.  The position has the opportunity for growth and development through process improvement opportunities and new product development involvement potential. The process operator for solid dose manufacturing will be involved in granulation, compression and extrusion processing, as well as liquid fill operations for animal health products following cGMP guidance. Specific activities for this operator will be a combination of the following, based on experience and interest:

• Extrusion process for 5 distinct API polymer suspension products including: operation/set up of equipment and area, raw material dispensing/charging, mixing, extrusion coating process, product cutting/inspection/ activities, product coating and cleaning.


• Performing tasks and activities associated with 5 granulation/compression product families including: operation/set up of equipment and area, wet granulation, dry blending, tray drying, milling, compression operations and cleaning,


• Performing tasks and activities associated with production and packaging of liquid fill product portfolio including: charging bulk liquids, reaction monitoring, dispensing, and paling.

Basic (Required) Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED


• Manufacturing experience in a regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, or other) and/or Quality background


• Manual labor is involved; lifting up to 50 pounds may be possible


• Mechanical aptitude is helpful for setup and operating of equipment


• Must be able to wear required PPE and be able to comply and follow all gowning requirements (e.g. gloves, safety glasses, wear uniform, disposable gowning, steel-toed shoes, dust mask and full loose fitting PAPR hoods; must obtain fit testing and medical clearance for mask and hood)


• Demonstrate technical skills and problem solving skills. Must have good attention to detail and be able to follow written and verbal directions.


• Positive attitude toward customers. Positive attitude towards Colleagues. Accept and give feedback in a positive manor


• Applicants should be capable of working with minimum supervision, have good communication skills and be detail oriented. 


• Applicants must be proficient in reading and understanding detailed instructions and is able to perform arithmetic calculations. 


• Applicants must also be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on a routine basis and operate within Safe Ergonomic Guidelines.  The position requires continual standing, lifting, pulling, and use of extremities. 


• Candidates should have no attendance or disciplinary actions pending in their current employment situation.


• Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicable.


• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Manufacturing – Adhere to Safety, Quality, and all other applicable company, site and departmental procedures, policies, practices and goals. 
  
  
  • Follow processing instructions according to the written manufacturing tickets.
  
  
  • Setup, operate, calibrate and clean manufacturing equipment; also cleaning suites and commons area as well as performs general housekeeping tasks. 
  
  
  • Demonstrate technical skills and problem solving skills. Must have good attention to detail and be able to follow written and verbal directions.
  
  
  • Participates in departmental quality initiatives:  Adheres to cGMP guidelines all process activities.  
  
  
  • Constantly monitor product quality. Check and verify processing steps during manufacturing.  Consistently demonstrate good documentation practices.
  
  
  • Follows proper documentation and verification guidelines as they apply to all processing documents; e.g., batch production records, SOP's, equipment, log sheets, and sample submission.
  
  
  
  

• Process Improvement – Strong process team focus to drive continuous improvement.  Identify opportunities and obtain technical buy-in for improvement.

• Safety - Actively participate in safety vigilance and safety improvement programs.

• Team Work Excellence – to work in a team environment. Flexible and will to assist others in the work group in a proactive manner. Participate in process team meetings and departmental meetings
  
  
  • Recognizes and communicates process improvements and problems to team members (peers, supervision, and technical support personnel).
  
  
  • Suggests and implements departmental safety improvements while incorporating safety into daily activities.
  
  
  • Operator is expected to recognize problem situations, troubleshoot, and determine root causes using data.
  
  
  • Positive attitude toward customers. Positive attitude towards colleagues. Accept and give feedback in a positive manor
  
  
  
  

• Associates degree or formal Technical training preferred.

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