Advisor-Manufacturing

Elanco • Winslow, ME

3d

About The Position

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. 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: Manufacturing Advisor – Operational Excellence As a Manufacturing Advisor – Operational Excellence, you will be part of the Site Leadership team to drive continuous improvement and execute site strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing Lean transformation, building a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering measurable results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, transformation, or operational leadership roles
• Top 2 skills: Lean Six Sigma expertise + ability to influence and drive change across all levels

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Strong experience leading Lean transformations and facilitating kaizen events
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or life sciences manufacturing
• Experience implementing digital or data-driven improvement solutions
• Proven ability to build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide continuous improvement strategy using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Drive Hoshin Kanri planning and align initiatives to business priorities and KPI gaps
• Lead and facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and coach Green/Black Belt projects and build OpEx capabilities across the site
• Establish KPI tracking, cost savings initiatives, and continuous improvement frameworks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees