Lean Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Senior Analyst-Manufacturing to drive operational excellence through lean initiatives and data-driven process improvements. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze operations, and implement optimization projects aligned with site priorities.

The role requires strong problem solving, statistical analysis, and communication skills to develop dashboards, KPIs, and actionable plans. Flexible schedule and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in continuous improvement or industrial engineering or operations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lean continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams on improvement projects.
• Identify, implement, and track process improvements.
• Create analytical dashboards for trend analysis.
• Develop and track KPIs for project success.
• Support site projects as necessary.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Elanco in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Senior Analyst-Manufacturing to drive operational excellence through lean initiatives and data-driven process improvements. You will lead cross-functional teams, analyze operations, and implement optimization projects aligned with site priorities.

The role requires strong problem solving, statistical analysis, and communication skills to develop dashboards, KPIs, and actionable plans. Flexible schedule and growth opportunities offered.