Operational Excellence Lead — Lean Six Sigma

Elanco; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager for the Banwol site. You will lead strategic development and execution of OpEx programs, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.

The role reports to the Site Leadership Team and requires strong Lean expertise and bilingual communication. You will build capability, coach project teams, and deliver training while aligning with global OpEx functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma belt such as Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills in Korean and English.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and other best practices to drive OpEx initiatives.
• Own the site Lean/OpEx roadmap based on the Elanco OSA maturity assessment.
• Coach teams in problem-solving, data analysis, and Lean methods; deliver Lean training (Yellow/Green Belt where applicable).
• Collaborate with leaders across functions to identify opportunities and drive change.
• Lead Obeya and Lean projects at the site; manage project portfolios and value capture reporting.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Problem solving

Communication (Korean & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Elanco is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager for the Banwol site. You will lead strategic development and execution of OpEx programs, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.

The role reports to the Site Leadership Team and requires strong Lean expertise and bilingual communication. You will build capability, coach project teams, and deliver training while aligning with global OpEx functions.