Manufacturing Advisor – Operational Excellence Job Winslow area,Arizona USA,Manufacturing / Production

Your Role:
Manufacturing Advisor – Operational Excellence

As a Manufacturing Advisor – Operational Excellence
, you will be part of the Site Leadership team to drive continuous improvement and execute site strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing Lean transformation, building a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering measurable results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead site-wide continuous improvement strategy using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Drive Hoshin Kanri planning and align initiatives to business priorities and KPI gaps
Lead and facilitate kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and coach Green/Black Belt projects and build OpEx capabilities across the site
Establish KPI tracking, cost savings initiatives, and continuous improvement frameworks

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Operational Excellence, transformation, or operational leadership roles
Lean Six Sigma expertise + ability to influence and drive change across all levels

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Strong experience leading Lean transformations and facilitating kaizen events
Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or life sciences manufacturing
Experience implementing digital or data-driven improvement solutions
Proven ability to build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

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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