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: Operational Excellence Change Agent

As an Operational Excellence (OpEx) Change Agent, you will be part of the site leadership and continuous improvement efforts at the Clinton Labs and Terre Haute locations, driving the implementation of Lean and OpEx principles across manufacturing and support functions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for coaching teams, identifying improvement opportunities, and translating continuous improvement strategies into measurable business results.

Your Responsibilities:

• Coach and support departments in the implementation of key OpEx principles, including waste reduction, process variability reduction, standard work, root cause problem solving, and flow optimization

• Analyze business performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and ensure targeted operational results are achieved

• Partner with site leaders to establish and execute department-level OpEx goals aligned with operational priorities

• Develop and implement OpEx management control systems, including monthly performance tracking and sustainability measures

• Build organizational capability by coaching employees at all levels to turn continuous improvement ideas into implemented solutions

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: High School Diploma / GED with equivalent experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

• Required Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or a manufacturing support environment with demonstrated leadership or project responsibility

• Top 2 skills: Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills combined with the ability to coach, influence, and drive change across the organization

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

• Lean / Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification

• Experience training or facilitating Operational Excellence or Lean concepts

• Demonstrated project management experience delivering measurable operational improvements

• Experience implementing or supporting digital solutions such as Power Apps or Power Automate

• Experience working autonomously in a continuous improvement, OpEx, or transformation-focused role

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 10% annually (primarily between Clinton and Terre Haute sites)

• Location: Clinton, IN and Terre Haute, IN – Onsite, Monday–Friday work schedule

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status