Production Shift Manager

Perrigo Company Plc; Braunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions provider is seeking a Shift Manager in Braunton, England. This role focuses on overseeing production operations, ensuring safety and quality, and managing a team of approximately 100 staff. Candidates should have strong communication skills, supervisory experience in FMCG, and a degree in a science-based subject. The position offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities within an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Supportive family benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-function shift operations (team of 50+).
• Proven ability to deliver KPIs (safety, quality, output, cost, behaviour).
• Supervisory experience in FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations on shift and coordinate site activities.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met in production.
• Train and appraise team members and manage performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of workplace safety

MS Office proficiency

Lean/Six Sigma

KPI management

Education

5 GCSEs (grade 4 or equivalent)

Degree in science-based subject

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

We are currently recruiting for two Shift Manager positions, one day shift and one night shift.

A member of the shift management team reporting to the Production Manager, the jobholder leads production operations at Braunton on shift and provides site coordination during out-of-office hours.

The jobholder’s reports include Team Managers from manufacturing and packing, with total direct and indirect reports numbering approximately 100 production staff.

Responsible for achieving safety, quality, volume, cost and behavioural expectations of one’s team, decision making and timely escalation relating to deviations where required.

The role includes responsibility for training, appraisals, attendance reviews, leading disciplinary investigations and supporting recruitment of the team.

Being a key position within the production team, the job holder is expected to facilitate collaboration between departments and drive continuous improvement.

Scope of the Role

• Assures the safety of operations on shift by ensuring respect for Perrigo safety systems and influencing positively the behavior of one’s team.
• Accountable for achievement of quality in shift production operations, including QE First Responses, Investigations, CAPA, and change controls.
• Manages people and resources to deliver the production plan and meet consumer demand.
• Motivates team to meet and beat targets (safety, First Time Right, production plan, changeover times, cost improvement projects, attendance).
• Support timely review of documentation.
• Develops and implements training plans for the team.
• Plans for succession and skills replacement within the shift.
• Completes one-to-one reviews, return to work interviews, appraisals, attendance reviews, and disciplinary investigations.
• Acts as site coordinator and senior manager outside business hours.
• Manages Production Department in absence of Production Manager.
>Conducts handovers and provides shift cover when required.
• Undertakes other reasonable duties to support the business.

Experience Required

Required:

• 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or equivalent), Level 2 Maths and English.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing multi‑function shift operations (team of 50+).
• Proven ability to deliver KPIs (safety, quality, output, cost, behaviour).
• Supervisory experience, ideally in FMCG.
• Demonstrated company core values and performance pillars.
• Clear communication skills; able to influence others.
• Degree in science‑based subject.
• Experience in regulated environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or higher).

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". Find out more here

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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