Operations Supervisor ( 1st Shift)

About the role

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Scope of the role

You will oversee 20-40 employees working on multiple production lines in a pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging environment; will assign tasks and adjust workloads to meet production goals; schedule and monitor training and assess progress of the employees, monitor production quality and use leadership skills to solve problems with employees. This position will share specialized knowledge with management in the development and implementation of on-going processes or special projects and recommend process changes to eliminate repetitive problems. Participate in capacity or budget planning, gather and evaluate information, and make/present recommendations. May test or evaluate materials or process changes and recommend their implementation or rejection, supervise on-going or special maintenance or installation projects, and work with engineering staff to select or evaluate new equipment both on capital projects and ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Put people first and prioritize supporting the front-line team
• Advocate for team members and provide high-quality support
• Build strong relationships and knowledge of Perrigo's policies, procedures, and resources
• Coach and develop team resulting in increased trust, engagement and retention
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports diversity and enables people to bring their authentic selves
• Oversee 20-40 employees on multiple production lines
• Assign tasks and adjust workloads to meet production goals
• Schedule and monitor training and assess employee progress
• Monitor production quality and solve problems with employees
• Share specialized knowledge with management for on-going processes or special projects
• Recommend process changes to eliminate repetitive problems
• Participate in capacity or budget planning, gather and evaluate information, and make/present recommendations
• Test or evaluate materials or process changes and recommend implementation or rejection
• Supervise on-going or special maintenance or installation projects
• Work with engineering staff to select or evaluate new equipment on capital projects and ancillary equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; in lieu of degree, minimum of 4 years of supervision experience required
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills including well-developed communication, performance management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide work direction across multiple production areas
• Sound judgment and good decision-making skills
• Previous experience working in an FDA regulated industry preferred
• Experience in production work systems, change management, continuous improvement preferred

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024".