Production Team Manager in Devon

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to make 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. 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.

Description Overview

In this role, you will join the production management team who manages a team of operators (typically 10-20 people, occasionally more on a temporary basis) responsible for the activities of a group of production lines in manufacturing or packing. Other reports include Line Coordinators, in the case of packing, and Tool Room Technicians, in the case of manufacturing. The day-to-day activities include achieving safety, quality, volume, cost, and behavioural expectations of the team with timely escalation of deviations where required. The role includes responsibility for training, appraisals, first level attendance reviews, and supporting recruitment and disciplinary investigations. You will report to the Production Shift Manager but interact with other internal stakeholders (typically Engineering and Quality departments) and occasionally external stakeholders according to the needs of the task being undertaken.

Scope of the Role

• Assure the safety of oneself and others by ensuring respect for Perrigo safety systems and influencing positively the behaviour of the team.
• Assure the achievement of relevant quality checks by the team, with appropriate follow up of deviations including leading QE First Responses and Investigations.
• Manage order-related processes and documentation of the production lines, and from time to time of additional lines.
• Manage the activities of the team to optimize the achievement of the production plan, deciding on priorities where required.
• Collect and enter data into electronic data collection systems.
• Interrogate and analyse electronic data related to safety, quality, production, cost, and people.
• Participate or lead improvement projects related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, or behaviour.
• Organise procedural updates associated with the production lines.
• Motivate your team to meet and beat targets.
• Complete in a timely manner, one-to-one reviews, return to work interviews, appraisals, and where required file notes, Performance Improvement Plans, and level 1 attendance reviews.
• Develop and implement a training plan which allows lines to run according to the demands of the production plan.
• Conduct handovers to colleagues and participate in meetings when required (ideally within contracted work time).
• Escalate decisions and information, where required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time to support the Perrigo business.

Experience Required

• Numeracy and literacy skills to at least Level 2 Maths and English.
• Competent in MS Office software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of safety principles in the workplace.
• Experience of supervision, ideally in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment.
• Demonstrated consistently the company core values and performance pillars (or equivalent for external candidates) over time.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to internal, and occasionally, external stakeholders.
• Ability to listen to and influence others.

• 5 GCSEs at or above level 4 (or equivalent) including English and maths.
• Working knowledge of quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Recognised supervision and/or continuous improvement qualification.

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.

Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.