Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Perrigo Company plc; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Production Supervisor in Michigan to lead front-line teams across several production lines in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You will focus on people-first leadership, training, and continuous improvement to meet production goals.

You will manage 20–40 employees, coach staff, and collaborate with engineering on process changes and equipment selection, while upholding Perrigo’s standards in safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; if no degree, at least 4 years of supervision experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing multiple production areas in FDA-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 20–40 employees across multiple production lines.
• Assign tasks, adjust workloads, and monitor training to meet goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and management on process changes and equipment selection.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4+ years supervision experience (in lieu of 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

Perrigo Supervisors put People First, Always. As a Production Supervisor, your people will be your number one priority. This Front-Line Obsession mindset will empower your team to reach operations and professional goals. Successful Perrigo Supervisors:

• Are obsessed with how to best support the front-line, their team;
• Are their team’s advocate;
• Provide high quality support to their team and across the organization by building strong relationships and knowledge of Perrigo’s policies, procedures, and resources;
• Coach and develop their team resulting in increased trust, engagement and retention;
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports diversity and enables their people to bring their authentic self to Perrigo every day;

Scope of the Role

You will oversee 20-40 employees working onmultiple 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.

Experience Required

• A bachelor's degree is preferred. In lieu of a degree, must have a minimum of 4 years of supervision experience.
• Must have demonstrated strong leadership skills, including well-developed communication, performance management and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to provide work direction across multiple production areas.
• Previous experience working in an FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Experience in production work systems, change management, continuous improvement preferred.
• Sound judgment and good decision-making skills.

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 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