Director, Process Engineering
Elanco
4 days ago
On-site
Fort Dodge, IA
Operations
Director, Process Engineering (Fort Dodge)
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and development for the Process Engineering team by setting clear objectives, managing performance through regular reviews and coaching, and creating robust development and succession plans.
- Oversee the entire equipment lifecycle, from commissioning to qualification and ongoing support, ensuring manufacturing systems comply with cGMP, Elanco standards, and regulatory requirements to produce safe and effective Animal Health Products.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and other site functions to identify and implement process improvements; drive automation adoption; use strong engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis to improve efficiency, reduce site expenses, and solve complex technical challenges.
- Embed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) principles into engineering activities; drive proactive risk reduction, timely incident reporting, and accountability to prevent injury.
- Align departmental activities and resources to meet short-term operational needs and long-term strategic business objectives, managing headcount, overtime, and departmental expenses.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment, including experience leading technical teams or projects.
- Demonstrated leadership to influence and guide teams; strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, equipment commissioning/qualification, and manufacturing HSE standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with SAP (Maintenance module) and Trackwise.
- Direct experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
- Experience in biologics, vaccines, or sterile manufacturing.
- Ability to manage departmental resources and align team objectives with broader site goals.
Benefits (highlights):
- 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
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and development for the Process Engineering team by setting clear objectives, managing performance through regular reviews and coaching, and creating robust development and succession plans.
- Oversee the entire equipment lifecycle, from commissioning to qualification and ongoing support, ensuring manufacturing systems comply with cGMP, Elanco standards, and regulatory requirements to produce safe and effective Animal Health Products.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and other site functions to identify and implement process improvements; drive automation adoption; use strong engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis to improve efficiency, reduce site expenses, and solve complex technical challenges.
- Embed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) principles into engineering activities; drive proactive risk reduction, timely incident reporting, and accountability to prevent injury.
- Align departmental activities and resources to meet short-term operational needs and long-term strategic business objectives, managing headcount, overtime, and departmental expenses.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years in an engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment, including experience leading technical teams or projects.
- Demonstrated leadership to influence and guide teams; strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, equipment commissioning/qualification, and manufacturing HSE standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with SAP (Maintenance module) and Trackwise.
- Direct experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
- Experience in biologics, vaccines, or sterile manufacturing.
- Ability to manage departmental resources and align team objectives with broader site goals.
Benefits (highlights):
- 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
- Up to 6% 401K matching