Site Change Leader

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: Site Change Leader


* As Wusi site change leader, the role will work with site leader team to implement the OpEx agenda that is well aligned with site ops goals and global targets


* Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and excellence by collaboration with site cross-functional teams to develop, implement and sustain OpEx programs, methodologies and culture in alignment with both site objectives and global OpEx standards.


* Leverage ELOS (Elanco Operation System) to enhance People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities:

Site OpEx Strategy & Deployment:


* Develop and execute the site's OpEx strategy and roadmap, aligned with corporate goals.


* Identify, prioritize, and lead Value Office initiatives focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, and process optimization.


* Align site-level OpEx initiatives with global OpEx standards, goals, and benchmarks.


* Act as the primary OpEx ambassador at the site, ensuring clear communication and engagement.

Continuous Improvement Culture & Capability Building:


* Champion a proactive culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen) and problem-solving across all site functions.


* Design and deliver training programs on Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and other OpEx tools to build internal capabilities.


* Mentor and coach team members, from frontline associates to managers, to build CI expertise.


* Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and value stream mapping sessions to drive rapid improvements.


* Mentor and coach site employees, including team leaders and managers, in OpEx methodologies.

Process Optimization & Performance Management:


* Conduct detailed process analyses to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality issues.


* Implement visual management systems and standard work to ensure process stability and control.


* Drive improvements in PSQDC through data-driven decision making.


* Ensure adherence to global OpEx reporting standards and systems.

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