Operational Excellence Intern
Elanco
Operational Excellence Intern
Elanco
Global animal health pharmaceutical company
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:Operational ExcellenceIntern–Fort Dodge, Iowa(Summer 2027)
As a Summer 2027 Operational Excellence Intern with Elanco Animal Health,you will be part of theglobal operational excellenceteamat ourFort Dodge, Iowamanufacturing plant,deliveringprojects that make the manufacturing and quality organization run efficiently. In this role, you will beassistingthe global team with implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives.
Your Responsibilities:
Assistin Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives
Work on projects focused onoptimizingworkflows,eliminatingwaste, and enhancing overall productivity.
Utilize data analysis toestablishprocess improvement methods
Investigate ideas for cost-savings and time management.
Work within cross-functional teams to implement process improvements within a pharmaceutical space.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education:Currently enrolled in engineering, science, or data analysis field.
TopSkills:Experience in Microsoft Suites,a willingness to learn, and interest in reviewing and improving processes, data, and statistics.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Prior internship or professional experience in process improvement and optimization
Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision
Additional Information:
Travel:10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing
Location:Fort Dodge Manufacturing Plant, Fort Dodge, IA
Elanco’sInternship Program
Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief thatmaking life better for animals makes life better.
Internship Dates:May 17th – August6th, 2027
CompetitiveSalary:$20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
Professional Development:Networking events, assigned mentors, andlearning resources are provided.
Housing:Financial support and help securing housing is available
Future opportunities:High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles oradditionalinternships, based on business needs.
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
Elanco 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.
Elanco is a global animal health company that develops and sells medicines, vaccines, and preventive care products for livestock and pets. Its portfolio includes prescription medicines, vaccines, parasite controls, and other welfare products used by veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners to prevent or treat disease and improve wellbeing. Since becoming independent after separating from Eli Lilly and acquiring Bayer Animal Health in 2020, it ranks as the world’s second-largest animal health company with a broad, globally distributed product line and direct-to-consumer capabilities. Its goal is to improve animal health and welfare worldwide by providing effective, accessible products and services while growing sustainably.
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