Senior Manager - Operations/Production

Perrigouk; Braunton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo in Braunton is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead the production team, drive lean improvements, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery in a highly regulated environment.

You will report to the site Director - Operations, develop production strategies, manage budgets, and partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and NPD to scale new products and optimise processes across the line.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Lean manufacturing and operational excellence expertise.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical production technologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Production team, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute production strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
• Act as a key member of the site senior leadership team and as the senior leader within the operations function, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning.
• To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Implement robust production systems and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Monitor and analyze production KPIs, using data to drive performance, improvements and operational decisions.
• Work closely with site planning to align production schedules with demand & inventory targets and to ensure capacity of both people and equipment is aligned (including shift design/implementation).
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain audit readiness and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and NPD teams to support new product introductions, ensuring smooth scale-up and transfer to manufacturing.
• Play a key role in capital projects, including facility upgrades, equipment installations, and process improvements as Production lead.
• Develop and nurture a skilled, motivated production workforce through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and continuous learning across all production areas.
• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management to meet operational goals.
• Manage budgets and cost controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

MBA / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Job description

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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.

Description Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Manager to join the team in Braunton. This role reports to the site Director - Operations and you will provide strategic and tactical management of the Production department activities to ensure safety of staff, product quality, cost efficiency and adherence to schedule in order to satisfy customer service requirements.

Scope of the Role

• Lead and manage the Production team, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure that products are manufactured/packaged on schedule and are within quality standards and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute production strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory standards, and customer expectations.
• Act as a key member of the site senior leadership team and as the senior leader within the operations function, contributing to cross-functional initiatives and strategic planning.
• To undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.

Operational Excellence

• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Implement robust production systems and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Monitor and analyze production KPls, using data to drive performance, improvements and operational decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with site planning to align production schedules with demand & inventory targets and to ensure capacity of both people and equipment is aligned (including shift design/implementation).
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to maintain audit readiness and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and NPD (new product development) teams to support new product introductions, ensuring smooth scale-up and transfer to manufacturing.
• Play a key role in capital projects, including facility upgrades, equipment installations, and process improvements as Production lead.

People Development

• Develop and nurture a skilled, motivated production workforce through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, inclusion, and continuous learning across all production areas.

Resource & Cost Management

• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management to meet operational goals.
• Manage budgets and cost controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical production technologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced qualifications (e.g.,MBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) 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.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo