Senior Director, Site Integration & Transformation Execution

elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Senior Director, Site Integration & Transformation Execution to lead long-range site planning at the Fort Dodge Plant, aligning Elanco's global manufacturing strategy with site-level execution.

The role drives IBP/LRP, oversees CAPEX ROI, and advances Operational Excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA, building a high-performance, compliant manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related scientific field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, engineering, or business operations, preferably global/matrixed.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• GMP knowledge and regulated manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the 3–5 year Site Master Plan, IBP, and Long-Range Planning (LRP) aligning with growth and ROI objectives.
• Lead governance and prioritization of the site transformation portfolio; drive P&L impact with Finance.
• Oversee CAPEX investments to ensure ROI and long-term site capability and compliance.
• Champion Operational Excellence via Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA while fostering data-driven decision making.
• Partner with M&Q Network and global functions to integrate initiatives and share best practices.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

PDCA

ROI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

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

Senior Director, Site Integration & Transformation Execution

As Senior Director, Site Integration & Transformation Execution, you will be a key member of the Fort Dodge Plant Leadership Team, connecting Elanco's Global Manufacturing strategy with site-level execution. In this role, you will lead long-range site planning, integrated business planning, transformation governance, and value realization to strengthen site performance, financial sustainability, and long-term competitiveness.

Your Responsibilities

• Own and orchestrate the 3-5-year Site Master Plan, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and Long-Range Planning (LRP), ensuring alignment with volume growth, new product introductions, and corporate financial objectives.
• Lead governance and prioritization of the site transformation portfolio, partnering with Finance to drive measurable P&L impact through COGS reduction, yield improvement, labor productivity, and other operational improvements.
• Oversee strategic alignment of CAPEX investments, ensuring investments deliver expected ROI and support long-term site capability, maturity, and compliance.
• Champion Operational Excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA principles while driving a culture of agility, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable continuous improvement.
• Partner across the M&Q Network and global functions to integrate enterprise initiatives, mitigate execution and financial risks, share best practices, and build organizational capability.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or a related scientific field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, engineering, or business operations, ideally within a global, matrixed organization.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience, including direct experience managing and developing leaders.
• Manufacturing Environment: Significant experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with demonstrated knowledge of GMP requirements and regulated manufacturing operations.
• Skills: Strong financial and strategic acumen, including the ability to develop multi-year roadmaps, prioritize initiatives based on ROI and P&L impact, and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience in vaccine or biologics manufacturing.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Deep knowledge of Operational Excellence frameworks, including Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA, with demonstrated success driving cultural transformation.
• Experience developing and executing site master plans, IBP/LRP strategies, and complex transformation portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic CAPEX planning and delivering measurable financial value from operational initiatives.

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