Manager- Site L&D

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

8-week parental leave

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Elanco is hiring a Manager, Site L&D to join the Site Operations team and oversee the LMS program, ensuring compliance and readiness by managing SuccessFactors and maintaining critical training documentation.

You’ll partner with HR, local SMEs, and the EBS ticketing team to coordinate onboarding and instructor-led training while delivering accurate reports on learning metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with L&D administration activities and managing data within an LMS.
• Proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office; strong attention to detail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site expert for SuccessFactors LMS: create/modify courses and classes; Tier 1 troubleshooting and curriculum assignments.
• Maintain training files per record retention; produce site reports to track learning metrics.
• Act as Veeva Document Controller and owner for Learning; coordinate course reviews and create read-and-sign materials.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientation (NEO) with HR and SMEs for smooth onboarding; support instructor-led training coordination.
• Collaborate with site Learning team to align local processes with global standards.

Skills

LMS administration

SuccessFactors

MS Office

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Veeva QDocs

EBS ticketing system

LMS reporting

Job description

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!

As a Manager, Site L&D, you will be part of the Site Operations team to administer the training program and provide effective support for managers and learners. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance and operational readiness by managing the site’s Learning Management System (LMS) and maintaining critical training documentation in accordance with established processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Systems Administration & Expertise: Serve as the site expert for SuccessFactors (LMS), managing the creation, modification, and obsoletion of courses and classes. You will act as Tier 1 troubleshooting support for system issues, manage curriculum assignments, and ensure all system tasks align with the assigned security roles and global SF Guidebook.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Support site-wide audit readiness by processing credits for classes and OJTs, maintaining required training files according to record retention requirements, and completing periodic reviews. You will provide accurate reports from the LMS to track site learning metrics and performance.
• Content & Documentation Management: Serve as the Veeva Document Controller and Owner for the Learning team. You will lead the coordination of the periodic review process for courses, write and maintain site procedures, and create "read-and-sign" training materials within the quality management system.
• Operational Program Ownership: Coordinate the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program in partnership with HR and local SMEs to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. You will also provide support for instructor-led training coordination and act as the primary contact for the EBS centralized ticketing team.
• Business Partnering & Communication: Act as a trusted resource for site employees and managers, supporting them with learning plan management and communicating system or process updates. You will collaborate with the broader site Learning team to ensure local processes remain aligned with global standards.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Previous experience with L&D administration activities and managing data within a Learning Management System.
• Skills: System proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills with a demonstrated excellence in customer service.

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

• Previous experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA or USDA).
• Experience acting as a Document Controller within Veeva QDocs.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and support backup needs for other manufacturing sites within the network.

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:

• 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

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