EEM Process Team Leader in Liverpool

Your role involves reporting to the EEM Operations Director. The Process Team Leader plays a crucial role in orchestrating and optimizing operations and supply chain activities, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between Process Teams, Elanco Affiliates, and external partners. This role manages operations with a proactive approach to inventory management, risk mitigation, and project execution, focusing on driving operational efficiency and achieving key performance indicators.

The PT leader is responsible for preparing, leading, and facilitating Internal Process Team and Joint Process Team meetings, driving alignment on key decisions (internally and with CMs), and ensuring follow-through on action items. This role requires a deep understanding of operations, supply chain processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities

• Operations & Performance
  • Monitor and analyse key operational and supply chain KPIs to drive performance and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Support planning decisions through volume, capacity, and loss analysis.
  • Partner with CMs on capacity, constraints, and supply continuity.
  • Identify efficiency improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate system data.
• CM Governance & Relationship Management
  • Lead regular performance and planning meetings with Contract Manufacturers.
  • Define and track account plans, actions, and performance metrics.
  • Act as the main point of coordination for supply, planning, and issue resolution.
  • Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Change, Risk & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage change controls, deviations, and corrective actions impacting supply.
  • Escalate and resolve supply risks or stock-out situations.
  • Support launches, transfers, relabelling, and lifecycle projects.
  • Contribute to process improvements and operational optimisation.
• Inventory & Supply Continuity
  • Monitor inventory levels, slow-moving stock, and potential write-offs.
  • Support mitigation plans to avoid supply disruption.
  • Ensure alignment across planning, production, and logistics.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
• 4+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with areas inside and outside of Elanco.
• SAP competency (S4 Hana).
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fluent / Advanced English skills (spoken/written).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and facilitate meetings.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Scheduling experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient organizational skills with an aptitude for managing multiple priorities.
• Shop Floor experience.
• Attention to detail, ensuring the most accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Exhibit proficiency in Elanco-specific tools (Veeva, IBP, CORRS, among others).
• Understand basic GMP regulations and principles applicable to daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of IBP, Ariba.
• Oral and written communication/interpersonal interaction skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain tools and business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and challenge.
• Experience interfacing with various manufacturing functional groups, such as production, logistics, quality control, quality assurance, and technical services.
• Logistics experience.
• Knowledge of Power BI and other report/dashboard creation tools to support the operations.

Additional Information

• Overnight travel may be required (10 - 15%).
• Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote).