Operational Excellence Intern – Elwood, Kansas (Summer 2027)

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 Intern – Elwood, Kansas (Summer 2027) 

As a Summer 2027 Operational Excellence Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of the global operational excellence team at our Elwood, Kansas manufacturing plant, delivering projects that make the manufacturing and quality organization run efficiently.

In this role, you will be assisting the global team with implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives. 

 

Your Responsibilities:  


* Assist in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives 



* Work on projects focused on optimizing workflows, eliminating waste, and enhancing overall productivity. 



* Utilize data analysis to establish process improvement methods 



* Investigate ideas for cost-savings and time management. 



* Work within cross-functional teams to implement process improvements within a pharmaceutical space. 

 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Education: Currently enrolled in engineering, science, or data analysis field. 



* Top Skills: Experience in Microsoft Suites, a willingness to learn, and interest in reviewing and improving processes, data, and statistics.  

 

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


* Prior internship or professional experience in process improvement and optimization 



* Strong communication and interpersonal skills  



* Strong organizational and time management skills  



* Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision 

 

Additional Information:  


* Travel: 10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing 



* Location: Elwood Manufacturing Plant, Elwood, KS 

 

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