Operations Project Lead, Process Improvement

Elanco in; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Specialist - Operations to join the manufacturing team and drive operational excellence. You will model best practices, provide technical leadership, and coach staff to improve processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues, implement changes, and sustain safe operations in a dynamic environment. A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing is required.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A quality-focused mindset is essential.
• The role requires physical coordination for handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and coaching for area processes.
• Monitor daily processes and enforce safety/environmental policies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
• Drive yield, quality, throughput improvements and variability reduction.
• Support operations scheduling and maintenance activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Quality-focused mindset

Physical coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Specialist - Operations to join the manufacturing team and drive operational excellence. You will model best practices, provide technical leadership, and coach staff to improve processes and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, TS/MS, and Quality Assurance to resolve issues, implement changes, and sustain safe operations in a dynamic environment. A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing is required.