Senior Maintenance Specialist

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today! Your Role: Senior Maintenance Specialist The Senior 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, KansasQualified 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.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 packagesTwo weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)8-week parental leave9 Employee Resource GroupsAnnual bonus offeringFlexible work arrangements#LI-HL 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