Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor

Perrigo; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo in Allegan, MI, is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor to lead a cross-functional team focused on optimizing plant output and reducing waste through CI initiatives. You will collect data, analyze gaps, develop countermeasures, and ensure sustainment of improvements via standard work and operator planning.

The role supports deploying the next phase of Perrigo's Production Work System across the site, including ODR, 5S, and Lean practices, supervising 10–20

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required; 8+ years leadership/PM experience considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional CI initiatives to optimize plant output and reduce non-value-added waste.
• Collect and analyze data; develop countermeasures and ensure sustainment of improvements.
• Implement and deploy Lean tools (5S, standard work, ODR) and drive factory standards across the site.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and influence multiple departments to achieve goals.
• Identify new data sources and methods for data collection, analysis and reporting; quantify value of CI opportunities.
• Communicate findings and progress effectively across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

8+ years leadership/project management experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel macros)

Job description

Perrigo

Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor

Location: Allegan, MI, US, 49010

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

Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor will be working in a cross functional environment to ensure Plant Optimization. The purpose of this position is to lead a smaller scoped department while working to optimize plant output, reducing non-value added waste through leading and supporting CI initiatives. The Supervisor will be responsible for collecting data, performing analysis, developing countermeasures, implementing improvement projects and ensuring the desired outcome is sustained through machine health, operator planning and material work flow. This role will also support deploying the next phase of PWS across the site they support, including but not limited to Operator Driven Reliability, 5S, Standard Work, and other PWS House initiatives. This role will also be responsible for supporting the in a Tablet Manufacturing Supervisory role, specifically through Coating where you will oversee 10-20 employees working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Scope of the Role

• Work effectively within zone functions to translate process improvement findings into sustained improvement
  • Activities include Support Work System Practices, technology solution liaison and ownership of shop floor tools, and training, and oversight of reporting processes
• Understand and analyze top down cost and output improvements for Kaizen and lean efforts targeting non value-added activities
  • Improvement activity examples include but are not limited to: cleaning optimization projects, Yield/Scrap improvement projects, Lean SixSigma Projects, and ODR Roll-out and support.
• Implement Lean Practices (7-steps) to improve cost and output deliverables impacting operator efficiency and machine capabilities
• Drive and influence change across multiple departments by implementing factory standards
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify new sources of data and methods of data collection, analysis and reporting
• Quantify the value of continuous improvement opportunities
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Experience Required

• Required: Bachelor's degree with preference to industrial engineering or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, experience in leadership and/or project management of 8+ years showing progressive responsibilities would be considered.
• Previous experience working in an FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge required and ability to implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
• Strong technical background including high volume and complex manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel (macro)) required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand complex equipment capabilities, operations/material flow, and data flow
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects

Preferred

• Minimum of 5+ years in industrial or process engineering strongly desired
• Six sigma Green belt highly 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.

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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

Nearest Major Market: Grand Rapids

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