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Operations Recovery Plant Technician – 12-Hour Shift Rota
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
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The Role
Responsible for operation of an antibiotics recovery plant under a 12-hour, 5-shift rota, delivering annual committed volumes with budgeted efficiency. Ensure safe plant operations and high quality standards are maintained, taking autonomous ownership to resolve process issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant Operation:
- Operate manual and computer-controlled manufacturing plant equipment in compliance with cGMP requirements
- Monitor plant performance to identify and resolve deviations, aligning with efficiency targets
- Ensure safe operation, adhering to EHS procedures and permit-to-work protocols
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Process & Quality Support:
- Support raw material receipt, sampling, warehousing, and product dispatch
- Conduct routine sampling and analytical activities
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation (batch records, logs, SAP entries)
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Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
- Work collaboratively with the team to resolve production issues and drive process enhancements
- Coach team members in best practices and shift operations
What You Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
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Experience with process plant equipment (pumps, valves, isolations, unit operations)
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Familiarity with control systems (HMI) and computerised monitoring
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Technical Operations background, preferably in bulk processing or manufacturing sectors
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Experience with:
- Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
- LOTO protocols, hazard awareness, and incident reporting
- Shift-based operations blending control room and manual intervention
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Proven problem-solving and action execution skills
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Understanding of quality system compliance (GxP regulatory expectations)
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Industry Alignment: Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, or food processing
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Personal Commitment: Strong adherence to a safety-first culture
Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in recovery plants or equivalent production environments (e.g., solvent recovery, recyclable material processing)
- DeltaV or similar control systems experience
- Water extraction / drying systems familiarity
- Regulatory Depth: Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, or MHRA requirements
- Heavy vehicle experience: FLT licence (where applicable)
- Deviation Management: Experience with CAPA processes (corrective action & preventive action)
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Diversity and Accessibility Note
Note we aren’t looking for perfection. If the qualifications feel like more than you might personally fit, we encourage you to apply! Many successful candidates have only checked some boxes. At Elanco, talent is a spectrum—not a checklist.
Equity Note
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer—we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender (including gender identity, expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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