Operational Excellence Intern (Summer 2026)

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: Intern – Operational Excellence

As an operational excellence intern, you will be a part of the global operational excellence team to deliver projects that make the manufacturing and quality organization run efficiently. In this role, you will be assisting the global team with implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other best practices to drive operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives
• Work on projects focused on optimizing workflows, eliminating waste, and enhancing overall productivity.
• Utilize data analysis to establish process 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.
• Experience: Experience in Microsoft applications and problem solving,
• A willingness to learn
• Have an interest in reviewing and improving processes, data, and statistics
  
  

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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision
  
  

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: Elwood Manufacturing Plant - Elwood, Kansas
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Our Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to provide students with experiences! Internships are project based and comprised of business-critical needs. All interns have the opportunity to significantly impact Elanco’s success over the summer and kickstart a career that counts.

• Internship Dates: May 18th – August 7th (12 Weeks)
• Competitive salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Networking events
• Assigned mentors
• Professional development opportunities
• Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week
• Full time roles or additional internships for interns with outstanding performance
  
  

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 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