Senior Director - Operational Excellence, Engineering and Maintenance

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.

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Your Role: Senior Director - Operational Excellence, Engineering and Maintenance

As the Senior Director - Operational Excellence, Engineering and Maintenance at Clinton Laboratories, you will provide technical oversight and strategic leadership across engineering, maintenance, reliability, process automation, and capital project delivery.

You will also lead the site’s Operational Excellence program, driving lean transformation, productivity, and business continuity while serving on the plant lead team.

Your Responsibilities:


* Provide leadership and oversight of all engineering functions including preventive and corrective maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, process engineering support, automation upgrades, and capital project execution to ensure long-term operational readiness and compliance with regulatory standards


* Drive site-wide productivity improvements by developing and executing cGMP compliance initiatives, lean manufacturing transformations, and cost-reduction programs that directly support expansion projects, recapitalization efforts, and continuous site transformation goals


* Lead development, coaching, and succession planning for future leaders by managing performance reviews, mentoring across functions, and ensuring team members have the skills, training, and resources to deliver against safety, quality, and productivity objectives


* Ensure compliance with engineering standards, global best practices, HSE regulations, and business processes by managing risk assessments, facility master planning, and ensuring all engineering activities align with Elanco corporate policies and external regulatory requirements


* Oversee strategic and business planning processes including annual cost savings initiatives, capital planning cycles, and site-wide continuous improvement efforts to ensure strong alignment with financial targets, customer service expectations, and long-term site sustainability

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent work experience)


* Required Experience: A...