Director of Quality Control (m/f/d)

At Elanco (NYSE: 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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Elanco Animal Health is one of the world's leading animal health companies.

We develop and sell innovative products and services to prevent and treat diseases in pets and livestock.

This is how we create value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders and society as a whole.

With a long tradition in animal health, we help our customers to maintain and improve the health of their animals.

As part of Elanco Animal Health company, KVP Pharma + Veterinär Produkte GmbH has been producing around 175 different medicines for more than 50 years.

Our products, which cover the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical dosage forms, are sold worldwide.

We are looking for a Director of Quality Control (m/f/d).

The Director of Quality Control will develop and implement a periodical evaluation program to ensure the organization`s production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity and efficiency standards set by the organization.

This position is an unlimited position.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES


* Leads and manages the Quality Control department and its supervisory team


* Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations to support employee development


* Handles disciplinary actions and employee terminations in compliance with company policies


* Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements


* Collaborate with management and senior staff across production departments and roles to draft acceptable quality standards


* Builds a high-performing organization, including the vision for the lab of the future


* Coordinate laboratory related business planning and budget management


* Implement and sustain lean QC Operational excellence principles


* Facilitates effective communication between production divisions and management


* Assesses test results and approves recommended changes as needed


* Reviews of quality control documentation, such as checklists, logs, and...