Sr. Warehouse Operator, Supply Chain

At Elanco (

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ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role:

Senior Warehouse Operator, Supply Chain At Elanco, it all starts with animals. As a Senior Warehouse Operator at our Elwood, KS manufacturing site, you will play a critical role in supporting production operations by ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant movement of materials throughout the facility. In this role, you will coordinate and execute material management activities, including receiving, sampling, storage, distribution to production, and shipping. You will serve as a subject matter expert on warehouse processes, supporting data integrity within SAP, maintaining GMP documentation, and helping drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will also provide day-to-day guidance to team members and help resolve issues to ensure continuity of operations.

Your Responsibilities:

Support safe, compliant warehouse operations by following quality standards and maintaining a clean, organized environment. Execute core warehouse activities, including receiving, sampling, labeling, material movement, and loading/unloading. Process raw materials and packaging in SAP, ensuring accurate transactions, data integrity, and documentation compliance. Organize inventory to maintain FEFO and ensure efficient material flow to support production and shipping schedules. Distribute materials to production and execute shipping activities, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Coordinate with carriers and manage shipping logistics, resolving issues related to damages, shortages, and nonconformance. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, material availability monitoring, and discrepancy investigations with CAPA actions. Identify and escalate issues, troubleshoot operational challenges, and provide floor-level leadership and support to team members What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications): High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5+ years of warehouse experience, preferably in a GMP-regulated or biopharmaceutical environment. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP or other ERP/WMS systems. Working knowledge of safe work practices and regulatory requirements, including GMP/GDP. Demonstrated communication, teamwork, and informal leadership skills with the ability to support daily operations. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including performing calculations, interpreting procedures, and resolving operational issues. What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Fork truck certification. Experience using SAP or similar ERP/WMS systems, including transaction processing, troubleshooting, and maintaining data integrity. Strong understanding and application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal or external audits. Prior experience in a biopharmaceutical or other regulated industry.

Additional Information Location:

Elwood, KS Manufacturing Site This role requires on-site presence and hands-on collaboration with warehouse and cross-functional teams. Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates may be less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Elanco, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply—you may be exactly who we're looking for.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and mental well-being while empowering you to live our purpose.

Highlights include:

Multiple relocation packages 8-week parental leave 9 Employee Resource Groups Annual bonus offering Up to 6% 401(k) matching 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (

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ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.