Plant Manager

Perrigo Company plc; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company plc in Holland, MI, is seeking a senior leader to manage Manufacturing and Packaging operations, empowering teams to deliver high-quality, cost-competitive products through the Perrigo Work System, while fostering 100% engagement and a zero-loss mindset.

The role combines 70% strategic leadership and 30% operational execution, guiding a matrixed organization of 150–500 employees and driving site objectives through governance, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience, and 6 or more years' experience in a production environment, preferably cGMP.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret operating data such as budget, safety or inspection reports.
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated leadership ability and well developed oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is required

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing and Packaging operations with direct and matrixed teams to achieve site objectives.
• Implement and govern operational standards supporting Production Managers and cross-functional partners.
• Provide leadership and escalation management for people, process, equipment, and asset-related issues.
• Drive daily operational coordination across production, maintenance, and workforce planning activities.
• Lead Gemba activities to identify improvement opportunities and reinforce operational excellence.
• Coach and develop direct reports through servant leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Leads, manages, and is accountable for the Manufacturing and Packaging operations at the Holland site, empowering team members to deliver high-quality, cost-competitive products through the Perrigo Work System (PWS), while fostering a culture of 100% engagement, continuous improvement, and a zero-loss mindset.

Scope of the Role

70% Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across the Holland Manufacturing and Packaging operations through strong business partnership and operational leadership.
• Lead a matrixed organization of 150-500 employees, with accountability for all SQCPDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, and People) key performance indicators and site improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of 100% employee engagement, ensuring ownership, accountability, and decision-making at the appropriate levels throughout the organization.
• Establish, support, and ensure execution of Perrigo Work System (PWS) pillar objectives through effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop organizational capability through training, coaching, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Create and execute a robust project governance process to ensure operational cost, productivity, and production objectives are achieved.
• Influence and drive plant-wide operational performance and strategic priorities to deliver fiscal year objectives.

30% Operational Execution

• Lead execution of Manufacturing and Packaging operations through direct and indirect leadership of production teams and matrixed support functions.
• Implement and govern operational standards that support Production Managers and cross-functional partners in achieving site objectives.
• Provide leadership and escalation management for people, process, equipment, and asset-related issues.
• Ensure work systems are executed as designed through consistent coaching, teaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive daily operational coordination and communication across production, maintenance, and workforce planning activities.
• Lead standardized Gemba activities focused on Safety, Quality, Process, and People to identify improvement opportunities and reinforce operational excellence.
• Coach and develop 5-12 direct reports through a servant leadership approach, removing barriers, building capability, and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years management experience, and 6 or more years' experience in a productionenvironment, preferably cGMP
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret operating data such as budget, safetyor inspection reports.
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated leadership ability and well developed oral andwritten communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is required

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". 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