Manager- Site L&D

Elanco; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Manager, Site Learning & Development at our U.S. manufacturing site.

You will administer the training program, manage the LMS, ensure compliance, and maintain training records to support audits and operational readiness. You will serve as the site SuccessFactors LMS expert, coordinate New Employee Orientation with HR, and partner with local SMEs to keep learning plans aligned with global standards while supporting instructor-led training coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with L&D administration activities and managing data within a Learning Management System.
• System proficiency in SuccessFactors and MS Office; strong attention to detail and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s LMS (SuccessFactors) and administer courses/classes.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining training files and generating reports.
• Coordinate New Employee Orientation (NEO) with HR and SMEs.
• Provide backup for instructor-led training coordination and act as primary contact for EBS centralized ticketing.

Skills

L&D administration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Minimal travel to other manufacturing site or HQ
• Yellow belt or green belt certification

Other Information:

• Position is full-time at the manufacturing site.

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 currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $85,400.00 to $128,150.00 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (September 18, 2026). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.

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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