Manufacturing Operations Scheduler

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Your Role: Manufacturing Operations Scheduler
As the
Manufacturing Operations Scheduler
, you’ll partner with cross functional teams to ensure the smooth execution and coordination of tech-agenda, maintenance, and production activities on the operations floor. You’ll represent operations as a partner for supply chain planning, and support the assurance of preparedness for daily activities within operations.
Your Responsibilities:
Represent operations through planning, coordinating, preparing tech and production activities
Coordinate with maintenance preventative and corrective work orders
Support process teams through floor scheduling and documentation review
Uphold strong safety and quality culture
Support manufacturing through operational mentorship and technical coaching
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: High school Diploma or greater
Experience: 3 years experience within manufacturing
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Proven technical writing capability
3 years experience within GMP, animal health pharmaceutical manufacturing
SAP experience
Cross-functional team work
Strong coaching/mentorship skills
Understanding of full life cycle biologic manufacturing operations
Additional Information:
Travel: occasional
Location: Elwood, KS
The Elwood manufacturing facility is a 24/7/365 operation. This role has standard business hours and can anticipate occasional off-hour support needs.
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
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
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