Global Operational Excellence Change Agent

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: Global Operational Excellence Change Agent

As the Global Operational Excellence Change Agent, you will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and excellence across Elanco's manufacturing network.

This role focuses on establishing a culture of continuous improvement, optimizing processes, and leading Lean Six Sigma and digital transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to improve performance, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational effectiveness across the organization.

Your Responsibilities:



* Responsible for driving operational efficiency and excellence across Elanco's manufacturing network.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies, processes, and best practices that optimize performance, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.


* Establish a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence initiatives and optimizing workflows, eliminating waste, and enhancing overall productivity.


* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of operational processes and foster an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-functional problem solving.


* Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of operational processes and digital initiatives.


* Conduct regular performance reviews and data analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas requiring intervention.


* Lead change management efforts associated with process improvements and digital transformation initiatives and provide training and support to employees to enhance their skills and capabilities in adopting new technologies and operational practices.


* Lead the digital transformation initiatives across all operational functions, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and data analytics.


* Champion the adoption of digital tools and platforms to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve decision making capabilities.

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