Leader – Manufacturing Operations

Elanco•Winslow, ME

1d•Onsite

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: Leader – Manufacturing Operations As an Operations Leader, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality animal health products. In this role, you’ll drive team alignment, operational performance, and continuous improvement while fostering a strong safety and quality culture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated experience supervising or leading teams in a manufacturing or operational environment
Strong leadership and coaching ability
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Experience with USDA regulations and compliance requirements
Familiarity with operational systems such as PI Historian, Excel, Enablon, and Outlook
Proven track record of safety performance in a manufacturing environment
Experience with lean manufacturing or operational excellence methodologies
Prior experience in employee development, coaching, and performance management

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations, ensuring alignment to production, safety, quality, and cost objectives
Promote and maintain a safe work environment through adherence to PPE, safety policies, and proactive risk identification
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and environmental standards, including proper documentation and reporting practices
Build a productive, collaborative team environment while driving engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives
Supervise, coach, and develop team members through performance management, feedback, and career development support