Area Lead - 2nd Shift Oral Care

Perrigo; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is hiring for an Area Lead on the 2nd shift in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on training, GMP adherence, and ensuring packaging workspace standards. You will supervise a crew of 3+ and support machine setup and data entry in SAP.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (or GED), manufacturing experience, and ability to read procedures in English. This position emphasizes quality, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures in English.
• 6 months manufacturing experience required.
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and conducts training on defined shifts.
• Follow GMPs and perform in-process inspections.
• Lead a line of 3+ workers consistently.
• Set up and operate machines and assist with maintenance.
• Enter data in the SAP system.
• Train employees on operation procedures and work orders.
• Review LMS curricula and conduct regular audits.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

English proficiency

Manufacturing experience

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Perrigo

Area Lead - 2nd Shift Oral Care

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49512

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

• Provides a structured approach to training ensuring employees in specific operational areas have knowledge, skills, and abilities to do their job.
• Employee is responsible for understanding the job requirements and knowing/understanding the procedures for each assigned packaging workstation.

Scope of the Role

• Prepares and conducts training to support defined area(s). Identifies training needs and schedules and delivers training on identified shifts.
• Employee is responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and understand the importance of GMPs. Employee should be able to perform in-process inspections and properly record the inspections on the appropriate paperwork.
• Lead will provide input on additional training that they might deem necessary for new employees.
• Employee will visually inspect parts produced and separate parts for rework or rejection (assembly and packaging). As well as understand and know the defects for packaging (appearance, color, seal quality, print quality). Visual inspections include verifying the product spec. sheet, WIP documentation, production releases, and any quality issues as indicated by the specification.
• Employees will gain the ability to learn how to perform trouble shooting and minor machine repairs.
• Employees will set-up and operate machines at assigned workstation. Employee must be able to perform operator specified preventive maintenance activities and maintain equipment at a level which sustains equipment efficiencies.
• Employee is responsible to change materials, set up labels, perform minor adjustments to machines, assist with machine changeovers, and retrieving materials as needed. Employee must be able to read the work order and picklist to ensure proper materials are used and work order specifications are met.
• Coordinate the activities of assigned crew and communicate with material handlers during production runs and downtime to assure maximum efficiencies.
• Enter data in the SAP system.
• Train employee on machine operation procedures and work orders/customer specifications.
• Periodically review LMS curricula and conduct regular training audits within identified area of responsibility and adjust as needed. Identifies training gaps and addresses or escalates as needed.
• Acts as a resource for employees to access, understand, and interpret operation procedures as it relates to their job and area and as a resource mentor for area trainers on the shift. Remains current on processes and procedures within area of responsibility.
• Leads a line of 3 or more on a consistent basis.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affects products/processes supported and/or owned.
• Involvement with RedZone utilization as instructed.

Experience Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines
• 6 months of manufacturing job experience
• Working knowledge of computers know is required to perform necessary task such as finding and reading procedures, using computer terminals, and entering production in SAP
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills are also required.

BenefitsWe 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.

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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.

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