24-6 Production Team Manager in Braunton

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 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

The Production Team Manager is part of the production management team and manages a team of operators (typically 10–20 people, sometimes more temporarily) responsible for activities across a group of production lines in manufacturing or packing. Additional reports may include Line Coordinators (packing) and Tool Room Technicians (manufacturing).

Key responsibilities include:

• Achieving safety, quality, volume, cost, and behavioural targets.
• Escalating deviations promptly.
• Managing training, appraisals, attendance reviews, recruitment support, and disciplinary investigations.
• Reporting to the Production Shift Manager and liaising with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality) and occasionally external stakeholders.

Scope of the Role

• Manage production line activities to meet the production plan and optimise priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Lead investigations and improvement projects related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, or behaviour.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation.
• Motivate the team to achieve targets (e.g., safety inspections, production plan adherence, cost improvements).
• Conduct reviews, appraisals, and attendance management.
• Develop and implement training plans.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety policies.
• Act as a role model for safety and quality culture.

Experience Required

Essential:

• Numeracy and literacy skills to at least Level 2 (Maths and English).
• Competent in MS Office.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety principles.
• Supervisory experience, ideally in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
• Demonstrated company core values and performance pillars (or equivalent for external candidates).
• Strong communication skills for internal and occasional external stakeholders.
• Ability to listen and influence others.

Desirable:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (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.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024".

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.