Senior Maintenance Specialist

Your Role: Senior Maintenance Specialist

The Sr. Maintenance Specialist will report to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation and management of the preventative maintenance and calibration systems at the site.  

Your Responsibilities:  

• Managing and implementing the site preventive maintenance program and the site calibration program.
• Assist maintenance staff in troubleshooting difficult problems or equipment failures to help reduce equipment downtimes and help train and build a strong maintenance staff resulting in a reduction of equipment failures and expenses.
• Assist in the development of future plant expansion validation and commissioning protocols.  Will work directly with engineering and contractors in these upcoming plant renovations.
• Responsible for procuring and directing outside contractors for specialized activities such as validation, calibrations, filter certifications and lab instrumentation certifications and responsible for training on all applicable SOP’s per Quality Assurance guidelines. 
• Work with maintenance and engineering to develop systems aimed at lowering operating costs and reducing risks or equipment failures.
• Be a key administrator for the building management system at the facility.
• Follow the occupational safety and health programs including lock out tag out, confined space and fall protection.
• Assist maintenance staff in maintenance activities as necessary and assist production staff with process equipment as necessary

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: High School Diploma/GED

• Experience: 5 years of experience in cGMP or cGXP at an operational level supporting manufacturing in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment is required.  

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs (US and EU) is required.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational and communication skills.

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

• BA or BS degree in a scientific discipline, related field, or comparable experience PREFERRED. 

• Experience with commercial drug manufacturing is preferred.

Additional Information:  

• Location: Elwood, Kansas

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• 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 

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