Manager- Site L&D

Iowa Ag; Fort Dodge, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, is hiring a Manager, Site L&D to administer the training program across the site and support learners and managers. You will manage the LMS (SuccessFactors), ensure compliance, and maintain training documentation in line with established processes.

You will coordinate New Employee Orientation with HR and provide backup for instructor-led training while partnering with EBS ticketing. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with L&D administration activities and LMS data management.
• Proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office; strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the site's LMS (SuccessFactors) and manage course lifecycle, assignments, and security roles.
• Support site audit readiness by maintaining training records and generating reports from the LMS.
• Serve as Veeva Document Controller and Owner for Learning; coordinate course reviews and create/read training materials in the QMS.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientation in partnership with HR and SMEs; support instructor-led training coordination and EBS ticketing coordination.
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers, aligning local processes with global standards.

Skills

L&D administration

Communication

Customer service

MS Office

SuccessFactors

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SuccessFactors

MS Office

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.

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

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