Operational Excellence Change Agent

Elanco•Clinton, IN

3d•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: Operational Excellence Change Agent As an Operational Excellence (OpEx) Change Agent, you will be part of the site leadership and continuous improvement efforts at the Clinton Labs and Terre Haute locations, driving the implementation of Lean and OpEx principles across manufacturing and support functions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for coaching teams, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating continuous improvement strategies into measurable business results.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED with equivalent experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or a manufacturing support environment with demonstrated leadership or project responsibility
Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills combined with the ability to coach, influence, and drive change across the organization

Nice To Haves

Lean / Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification
Experience training or facilitating Operational Excellence or Lean concepts
Demonstrated project management experience delivering measurable operational improvements
Experience implementing or supporting digital solutions such as Power Apps or Power Automate
Experience working autonomously in a continuous improvement, OpEx, or transformation-focused role

Responsibilities

Coach and support departments in the implementation of key OpEx principles, including waste reduction, process variability reduction, standard work, root cause problem solving, and flow optimization
Analyze business performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and ensure targeted operational results are achieved
Partner with site leaders to establish and execute department-level OpEx goals aligned with operational priorities
Develop and implement OpEx management control systems, including monthly performance tracking and sustainability measures
Build organizational capability by coaching employees at all levels to turn continuous improvement ideas into implemented solutions