Root Cause Investigator - Manufacturing (Construction)
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Your Role: Operations Associate – Root Cause Investigator
As the Root Cause investigator, you'll support and lead the manufacturing organization in root cause analysis and quality event management for monoclonal antibody production. In this role, you'll partner with cross functional teams to lead and support quality event management through investigation, technical writing, continuous improvement, and mentorship to ensure compliance and robust corrective and preventative action.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead root cause investigation for Quality and Safety event management
Partner with and mentor cross-functional staff in investigation and technical writing skills
Deliver technical documentation including summary reports, deviation and change management, procedures, and other manufacturing related documentation
Lead process improvement kaizens and drive process analytics discussions related to manufacturing KPI
Uphold strong safety and quality culture
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelors Degree in STEM related field
Experience: 3 years GMP experience with minimum of 2 years Root Cause Investigation
Experience in root cause investigation
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Proven technical writing capability
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Formal Root Cause Problem Solving training
Quality event management – Deviation, Change, CAPA etc
Cross-functional team work
Strong coaching/mentorship skills
Additional Information:
Travel: occasional <10%
Location: Elwood, KS
The Elwood manufacturing facility is a 24/7/365 operation. This role has standard business hours and can anticipate occasional off-hour support needs
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!
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