Operations Coordinator Manufacturing - #1739654

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The Operations Coordinator ensures that all aspects of front line operations are completed to schedule, and in compliance with EHS, Quality, and Feed Safety requirements. In addition, the Operations Coordinator will identify opportunities for, and implement actions to achieve, continuous improvement in their area of responsibility. They will also act as a coach to the operations team and provide support to ensure the operators can carry out their role effectively. The Operations Coordinator will have a full understanding of the high-level manufacturing process including applicable EHS, Quality, and Feed Safety aspects.

Your Responsibilities:

To lead and ensure ‘right first time’ execution of primary loop activities associated with maintenance of EHS, Quality, and Feed Safety standards. This includes

• Daily check of logs and BPRs to ensure no errors
• Maintain own Learning Plan and support operators with coaching and training to achieve RFT.
• Support PTW/SSOW processes including LOTO and plant walkdowns in preparation for maintenance
• Ensure lineside inventory is managed effectively, with cycle counting being completed to schedule and SAP transactions occurring in a timely manner
• Carrying out active monitoring to ensure EHS, Quality, Feed Safety, and hygiene standards are being maintained
• Own and/or provide operational input into document reviews (SOPs, risk assessments, etc)
  
  

Plan and execute activities to enable the manufacturing process and downstream areas (QCL, QA) to run to schedule

• Carry out 2PV for critical process steps as detailed in the BPR
• Check BPRs/SAP to ensure no errors
• Participate in weekly Formulation and Syrup planning.
• Prepare Formulation and Syrup BPRs and ensure requests to Raw Materials and POD are submitted in a timely manner.
• Manage enzyme intermediate inventory on site, including requesting timely transfers to and from off-site cold storage.
• Liaise with maintenance on a daily and weekly basis to plan and execute engineering activities
• Arrange operator shift cover
• Provide input into improvement projects, RCPS and deviation investigations
  
  

Ensure effective communication between shifts, and with the Process Team and area leadership

• Ensure operator shift logs are maintained to a high standard providing all necessary information for incoming shifts, supervision and the Process Team
• Lead the daily control room huddle and ensure any issues are escalated to the Process Team huddle
• As requested, escort visitors around the facility
• Escalate any issues to the Process Team and area leadership
  
  

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Experience/knowledge of production areas
• Effective time management and co-ordination skills
• Previous demonstration of desired behaviours (“Can do” attitude, accountability and integrity, good communication, builds strong relationships, gives and accepts feedback)
  
  

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Previous experience with Excel
  
  

Additional Information:

• Location: Speke, UK
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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 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