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Provide technical direction and supervision in their assigned biological production area according to company policies and corporate business plans, to provide technical competence through proper selection and training the work force, to insure a safe work place through proper training of the work force and to implement and maintain compliance status (cGMP, OSHA) within the department.  Directs and coordinates the day to day activities of a work unit.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with five (5) years relevant work experience, or Associate degree with three (3) years relevant experience or Bachelor degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience.


• Preferred experience in biological/pharm production environment and biological/pharm manufacturing equipment.



• Strong verbal and written communication, coaching, organization and teamwork skills.  Demonstrated leadership ability and aptitude to train and utilize workers in a multi-faceted environment to include:

                                Coaching

                                Teamwork/Communication

                                 Planning and Organizing

                                 Delivering Results

                                 Business and Technical Competence

                                  Managing Conflict

                                  Quality Orientation

                                  Leadership

                                  Decision Making

• 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.

Job Description:

• Supervise personnel and activities in the assigned area in order to produce high quality product or results.


• Troubleshoot production problems, document findings, and implement solutions to resolve problems.


• Keep updated and train personnel in scientific principles, time management, GMPs, technical requirements, and all other policies and regulations governing the production of assigned product. 


• Communicate to management progress of the department, problems, employee actions, new ideas, and all other pertinent information.


• Administration of company policies to include safety programs and understanding and enforcing terms of the union contract.


• Interface with other department Team Leaders and employees in a professional manner to coordinate the activities and issues.


• Requisitions purchase of operating supplies and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment.


• Effectively schedule employee’s works; Bargaining unit and technician levels.


• Make recommendations to hire/terminate personnel and discipline personnel as needed according to policies and procedures.


• Participate in and/or chair appropriate meetings and committees as assigned.


• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Management & Economic Magnitude:  Leadership experience preferred.  Leading employees, projects and businesses/functions.  Managing a budget of $0.5-1.0 million (shared), varying capital budget (shared), cost of goods (shared) and inventory stocks (shared). 

Direct Reports: 5-15; Total Reports: 5-15

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OCCASIONALY (1-33%)

Sitting

Reclining

Reaching (extended hands/arm)

Reach across Midline

Handling (hold, grasp, seize, turn)

Feeling (perceive attributes of objects)

Crouching/Squatting (bend legs/spine)

Crawling

Balancing

Stooping (bend at waist)

Kneeling

Jumping

Stairs

Ramp

Ladder

Lifting/Lowering

Carrying

Pushing/Pulling (force exerted)

FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

Standing

Walking

Fingering (pinch/pick)

CONSTANT (67%-100%)

Change of position

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