Senior Specialist - Setup Mechanic
Elanco
Summary
As a Senior Specialist – Setup Mechanic, you will provide technical leadership and maintenance support on the production floor to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient packaging operations. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting packaging equipment, leading changeovers and maintenance activities, analyzing packaging performance data, and driving continuous improvement efforts that reduce variability and improve operational performance.
Job description
Your Responsibilities
- Lead packaging equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities to support safe and reliable operations.
- Analyze in-process packaging data, investigate equipment and packaging events, and participate in root cause investigations to reduce variability and improve performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through review of procedures, change controls, deviation investigations, and implementation of packaging enhancements.
- Serve as a technical mentor and lead trainer for operators and team members while providing coverage for operational leadership as needed.
- Promote compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and GMP requirements while coaching others on best practices.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills; Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise with a solid understanding of GMP requirements.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)
- Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, labeling systems, and vision systems.
- Experience performing routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities and associated documentation.
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems such as PI Historian, Veeva, DeltaV, SAP CMMS, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Reliability, Automation, and Technical Services teams.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate Degree in a Technical discipline preferred
- Experience supporting manufacturing or packaging operations with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities
- Strong packaging equipment troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise
- Solid understanding of GMP requirements
- Experience with thermoforming and cartoning packaging equipment
- Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, labeling systems, and vision systems
- Experience performing routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities and associated documentation
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems such as PI Historian, Veeva, DeltaV, SAP CMMS, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Reliability, Automation, and Technical Services teams
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus
- Up to 6% 401K matching
Company overview
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is a global leader in the animal health pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both pets and farm animals worldwide. Founded in 1954 as a division of Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco became an independent public company in 2018 and has since grown to become the world's second-largest independent animal health company. With approximately 9,000 employees globally, the company operates with a clear purpose: 'making life better for animals, makes life better.' Elanco develops innovative medicines, vaccines, and health solutions that empower veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners to advance animal care. The company maintains a balanced portfolio between pet health and farm animal products, offering over 200 brands that address critical health challenges ranging from companion animal diseases to livestock productivity. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ELAN) and continues to drive innovation in animal health through strategic acquisitions and dedicated research and development efforts.