Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Overview 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: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - Manufacturing Operations This position provides administrative and technical direction to the Quality on the Floor team at the Elwood site, overseeing all manufacturing operations from upstream manufacturing to packaging and labeling. This role ensures the release of quality products through staff development and compliance, while driving continuous improvement and innovation by implementing new quality initiatives and sharing best practices across the Elanco network. Responsibilities Leadership & Compliance Oversight: 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. Manufacturing & Packaging Quality Oversight: 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. Training & Investigations Management: 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. Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership: 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. Minimum Qualifications 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 Qualifications 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. Additional Information Travel: Location: Elwood, Kansas 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. Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elanco