Manufacturing Supervisor – Downstream Bioprocessing (Night Shift)
Elanco · Elwood, KS
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Process
- Travel
- 5%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor process role at Elanco (pharma & life sciences) in Elwood, KS. Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations supporting downstream bioprocessing activities, including buffer formulation, cell clarification, protein A chromatography, and Tangential Flow Filtration, while partnering with upstream and fill/finish and.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, CAPA, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Day to day
- about 5% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 128 other live process postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
- Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, CAPA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Elanco in Elwood
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations supporting downstream bioprocessing activities, including buffer formulation, cell clarification, protein A chromatography, and Tangential Flow Filtration, while partnering with upstream and fill/finish and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
- ◆Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel through performance management, training, and regular feedback to build a high-performing, engaged team.
- ◆Ensure manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with USDA, EMA, and cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and batch production records.
- ◆Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to promote safe work practices, operational excellence, and a culture of quality and accountability.
- ◆Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.
- ◆Monitor production performance, equipment readiness, and schedule adherence while ensuring timely completion of batch records, SAP transactions, and manufacturing documentation.
- ◆Lead or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for operational events, deviations, and equipment or process issues.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, strengthen compliance, and improve overall operational performance.
to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- ✓Education : Highschool diploma or equivalent
- ✓Experience : 3+ years experience in a regulated, commercial manufacturing environment.
- ✓Must be able to wear appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment in manufacturing and support areas.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in biomanufacturing related field
- ✓Biomanufacturing experience
- ✓Monoclonal antibody manufacturing
- ✓Understanding of USDA, FDA, EU GMP, cGMP regulatory standards
- ✓Operational excellence, lean manufacturing, six sigma, TPS experience
- ✓Demonstrated success in leadership
- ✓Experience with SAP, OSI PI, VEEVA
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Your Role: Manufacturing Supervisor Night Shift – Downstream Bioprocessing
The Manufacturing Supervisor – Downstream Bioprocessing is responsible for leading manufacturing personnel and daily operations supporting the bulk production of monoclonal antibody (mAb) products at Elanco's Elwood, Kansas manufacturing site. This role oversees production activities across downstream bioprocessing operations, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The supervisor also plays a key role in developing team members, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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Additional Information
- •Travel: minimal 0-5%
- •Location: Elwood, KS
- •This role is a night shift 5p-5a 12 hour, 2 week rotation. (M,T,F,Sa,Su,W,R)
- •Shift structure is subject to change with notice according to business demands
- •Premiums available for night and weekend work
- •10% night weekday, 14% night weekend
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:
- •8-week parental leave
- •9 Employee Resource Groups
- •Annual bonus offering
- •Up to 6% 401K matching
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