Operations Training Coordinator

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Operations Training Coordinator to support manufacturing operations by administering and executing training programs for new and existing employees. You will coordinate, deliver, and measure training while partnering with supervisors and OJT trainers to build workforce competency and operational readiness.

The role is onsite at the manufacturing site, requiring a GMP-regulated environment background and strong IT system skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and proficient with IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead trainer and ensure OJT trainers have the skills and resources needed to effectively train employees.
• Monitor onboarding and training progress for new employees to support timely progression to competency in their roles.
• Partner with operations supervisors and OJT trainers to develop training plans, coordinate schedules, and support curriculum development.
• Establish and maintain training KPIs to measure effectiveness and support continued workforce readiness.
• Ensure accurate completion and submission of training documentation while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.

Skills

Train others

IT system proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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!Your Role: Operations Training CoordinatorAs an Operations Training Coordinator, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring effective administration and execution of training programs for new and existing employees. In this role, you will coordinate, deliver, and measure operations-related training while partnering with supervisors and OJT trainers to build workforce competency and operational readiness.Your ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead trainer and ensure OJT trainers have the skills and resources needed to effectively train employees.Monitor onboarding and training progress for new employees to support timely progression to competency in their roles.Partner with operations supervisors and OJT trainers to develop training plans, coordinate schedules, and support curriculum development.Establish and maintain training KPIs to measure effectiveness and support continued workforce readiness.Ensure accurate completion and submission of training documentation while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)Education: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively train others, with strong IT system proficiency.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)Understanding of manufacturing technical operations.Knowledge of operational excellence principles and practices.Previous experience supporting training programs within a manufacturing or operational environment.Other Information: This position is onsite at the manufacturing site and works within an operational environment.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 statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.