Elanco · 5 hours ago
Manager-Quality On The Floor
Elwood, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services for farm animals and pets. The Manager, Quality On-The-Floor role provides administrative and technical direction to the Quality on the Floor team, overseeing manufacturing operations and ensuring the release of quality products while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and technical direction to the Quality on the Floor team, implementing SOPs aligned with regulations and Elanco Global Quality Standards
Identify and escalate quality issues, provide oversight for manufacturing and warehouse operations regarding deviations, CAPA, and complaints, and assist with internal, regulatory, and corporate audits
Deliver routine quality oversight of manufacturing, packaging, and labeling operations through floor audits, line checks, and walkthroughs
Coordinate with manufacturing for issue resolution, guide personnel in compliant documentation, and proactively identify and mitigate quality/compliance risks
Oversee the site's incoming quality inspection program, manage raw material and packaging specifications, and ensure compliance with Elanco requirements for material inspection, release, handling, storage, and control
Execute the department's training program, collaborate on curricula development, and ensure timely completion of all assigned training
Review and approve manufacturing and Quality department investigations, ensuring compliance, root cause identification, and effective CAPA implementation
Identify and implement new quality initiatives and systems to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Actively lead project teams aligned with site quality strategic direction, championing idea generation and solution development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biopharmaceuticals or another science-related field
Minimum of 8 years in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Previous people-leader experience and the ability to lead teams to achieve results
Well versed in all regulatory requirements, inclusive of cGMP/GLP and 9CFR
Preferred
Significant working and theoretical knowledge to objectively assess procedures, determine compliance levels, apply appropriate risk assessment, and recommend improvements
Thorough, data-based, and technically correct decision-making skills
Ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize, and coordinate project activities
Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional groups
Demonstrate proficiency in lean/5S/six sigma methodologies
Benefits
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
2026-01-03
2025-12-18
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