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.

Overview

Perrigo leaders put People First, Always As a Production Area Lead, 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 leaders:

• 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;
• Support, practice and lead a safe environment and culture for the team. 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

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Area Lead will be responsible for supporting Perrigo Work System initiatives to drive continuous improvements to the production lines. This position is responsible for leading daily handoffs, daily stretches and ensuring daily housekeeping and safety activities are completed. The Area Lead may also be responsible for assisting the Set-up Techs during changeovers and troubleshoot machinery as needed. This position will be responsible for SOP and cGMP compliance, training, and providing direction to employees to resolve production problems. The Area Lead will be required to work with various support functions (i.e. Quality, Validation, Maintenance, etc.). The position may be required to be active in one or more initiatives related to: quality, safety, productivity, cost, OEE, and on time delivery. Furthermore, the incumbent will oversee the daily organization of the production process from tracking efficiency to aligning break times and run times. Area lead will be expected to foster an environment where continuous improvement can thrive.

This job requires the person to work with potential allergens including: Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Lansoprazole Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole, Famotidine, Loratadine, Guaifenesin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Nicotine, Natural Flavorings

Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and reading/comprehension skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft and SAP preferred in addition to basic computer skills; point & click, ability to navigate through computer-based training systems.
• Must be able to: stand for length of shift, with breaks every 2 hours (85% of the total shift), lift 10 lbs continuously, up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally; ascent and descent stepladders up to 7 steps high; push and pull handcarts, skids, and drums weighting up to 220 lbs; stoop or bend to adjust machines and clean the work area; reach laterally, and overhead occasionally; grasp, move and adjust objects; work a minimum of 40 hours per week; see, hear and understand signs, labels, and instructions; work at each station on the packaging line and maintain the pace.
• Candidates must possess an excellent attendance and work record
• Candidates have demonstrated leadership ability, organizational skills and good communication skills.
• A strong ability to problem solve, multitask and motivate with minimal supervision. Other skills include multi-tasking, record keeping, using tools, and encouraging change, trainer certification may be required in some areas.
• Previous production knowledge and training experience 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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