Senior Analyst-Manufacturing

Elanco • Fort Dodge, IA

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About The Position

The Senior Analyst-Manufacturing serves as an operational excellence change agent, leading and participating in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement projects aligned with company priorities. The role identifies, implements, and tracks process improvement projects and champions a culture of lean continuous improvement throughout the organization.

The position implements lean initiatives across operations, management, and people systems; identifies improvement opportunities and develops solutions using process improvement tools, relevant metrics, and objectives; and analyzes data to create dashboards for trend analysis. It also develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track success and participates in site projects as needed. A flexible schedule is required to accommodate workload, and off-shift hours may be necessary as job demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or operations.
• Ability to influence and engage all organizational levels and lead sustained improvement.
• Competence in project planning, execution, and post-implementation support, with the ability to manage multiple projects in different stages simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ask critical questions and present, coordinate, and implement plans and procedures.
• Problem-solving ability, including critical thinking, statistical analysis, and focus.
• Ability to lead or support limited-size projects or cross-functional project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional designation.
• Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean initiatives using lean methodology across operations, management, and people systems.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions using process improvement tools, relevant metrics, and improvement objectives to generate cost savings through direct expense reduction or process improvement savings.
• Analyze data and create analytical dashboards for trend analysis.
• Identify and create appropriate measures, including KPIs, to track success.
• Participate in site projects as necessary.
• Lead or support teams in limited-size projects or cross-functional project teams.
• Plan and execute projects, provide post-implementation support, and manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Champion sustained continuous improvement across the organization and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages.
• Two weeklong shutdowns in the United States, one in mid-summer and one at year-end, in addition to PTO.
• Eight-week parental leave.
• Nine Employee Resource Groups.
• Annual bonus offering.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Up to 6% 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive benefits package focused on financial, physical, and mental well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior