TPM Global Change Agent - Operational Excellence

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: TPM Global Change Agent

As a TPM Global Change Agent, you will be a well-rounded operational excellence change leader and subject matter expert in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). You will be charged with leading the introduction and transformation into a TPM organization, embedding its pillars while integrating Lean and Six Sigma tools and systems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the introduction and transformation into a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) organization.
• Facilitate Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, acting as a seasoned practitioner and deployer of Lean tools.
• Lead large and complex Kaizen events, achieving rapid improvement results across operational and transactional areas.
• Drive problem-solving through the use and propagation of multiple approaches (e.g., DMAIC, A3, 8D).
• Implement the pillars of TPM across multiple sites, demonstrating quick wins with OEE, Autonomous Maintenance, and Planned Maintenance.
• Maintain OEE and TPM metrics/software systems while reporting performance metrics to executive audiences

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.

Experience: 5 +years leading multiple-site TPM and Lean implementation and successful deployment of OEE and metrics software systems on a multi-site level.

Top 2 skills: LSS Black Belt certification from a reputable organization; TPM or JIPM certification or extensive training.

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

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
• Industrial engineering and/or automation training/background.
• Proven background of leading large and complex Kaizen events.
• Track-record of problem solving through the use and propagation of multiple approaches (DMAIC, A3, 8D, 3C).
• Strong background in implementing OEE business-wide and digital OEE solutions.

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