EEM Process Team 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: EEM Process Team Leader

As the EEM Process Team Leader, you will be part of the External Manufacturing Operations team to deliver optimized supply chain and production activities.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing operational efficiency, managing inventory and risks, and leading cross-functional collaboration between Process Teams, Elanco Affiliates, and external partners.

Your Responsibilities:


* Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operations performance, identify risks, and drive cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.


* Lead and facilitate Internal and Joint Process Team (IPT/JPT) meetings to ensure alignment on capacity, supply constraints, and action items with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).


* Manage change control processes, investigate deviations, and implement corrective and preventative measures to ensure seamless operations.


* Oversee inventory management, including evaluating finished product levels, analyzing slow-moving reports, and mitigating material write-offs.


* Coordinate product life cycle management projects, such as launches, tech transfers, and material changes, ensuring alignment across production, master data, and affiliates.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree


* A minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations


* Demonstrated project management experience and SAP (S4 Hana) competency

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience interfacing with various manufacturing functional groups, such as production, logistics, quality control, and technical services


* Knowledge of supply chain tools, business processes, and reporting platforms like Power BI, IBP, and Ariba


* Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities with the ability to negotiate effectively and challenge cross-functional teams


* Understanding of basic GMP regulations and principles applicable to daily manufacturing responsibilities
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