Shift Lead - 3rd shift

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®, ACO®, 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 a blended-branded business to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo leaders put  People First, Always. As a Production Shift Leader, 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 this position is responsible for supporting the Perrigo Work System to drive continuous improvement and making sure communication is shared amongst all shifts within the department.  The Shift Leader may also be responsible for scheduling overtime and daily scheduling of the crew within their areas of training.  Moreover, this position will be responsible for SOP and cGMP compliance, training, and providing direction to employees to resolve production problems.  Additionally, the Shift Leader will be required to lead and/or participate in resolution of quality and safety incidents. The Shift Lead will be required to work with various support functions (i.e. Quality, Validation, Maintenance, etc.). The position will be required to be active in one or more initiatives related to: quality, safety, productivity, cost, OEE, and on time delivery.  They will work independently with minimal supervision and be responsible for filling in for the shift supervisor when needed. Shift 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

•    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.
•    Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to perform frequent bending and lifting of up to 50 lbs as necessary. Must be able to complete all physical aspects of the job. 
•    Shows exceptional job motivation & internal drive, able to work independently 
•    Ability & the willingness to learn new things while encouraging and promoting change 
•    Excellent attendance record.  
•    Understands, values, and promotes safety. Able to drive culture and address poor safety behaviors.
•    Candidate must have ability to maintain confidentiality.  
•    Understand the importance of quality/attention to detail in work.  
•    Candidate must encourage teamwork, shift to shift communication and the ability to get along well with others. 
•    Able to give and receive appropriate feedback in a positive manner.  
•    Upholds a strong sense of ethics - responsibility, integrity, respect & curiousity
•    Adheres to and promotes professionalism within department and plant.
Requirements
•    High School Diploma/GED; pursuing degree is preferred. 
•    The incumbent must have knowledge of cGMP environment, excellent attendance, and work record, including ability to keep confidential items confidential. 
The incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communicatio