Operations Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-03
Perrigo
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Covington
Ohio
45318
United States

Perrigo


Operations Manager

Location:

Covington, OH, US, 45318

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 win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Operations Manager will oversee the 24/7 end-to-end manufacturing operations at the Perrigo, Ohio facility. They will ensure seamless coordination from raw material receipt through production to finished goods shipment. This role leads a team of seven direct reports across multiple shifts and functions, driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Delivery, and People (SQCPDP) while ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOP standards. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills, with a preference for experience in infant nutritional or spray drying manufacturing environments.

Scope of the Role

  • Oversee all aspects of plant operations, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Lead and develop a team of supervisors and a production engineer across multiple shifts, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and drive performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and key behavioral indicators (KBIs) aligned with Operations Excellence and Work System Practices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Safety, Asset Reliability, and Quality teams to identify and close performance gaps.
  • Manage talent acquisition, performance evaluations, payroll, succession planning, and employee recognition programs to attract and retain top talent.
  • Ensure timely implementation of repairs, modifications, and improvements resulting from audits, assessments, and loss prevention initiatives.
  • Support capacity and budget planning by gathering data, evaluating trends, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Experience Required

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.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

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


Nearest Major Market: Dayton
Nearest Secondary Market: Cincinnati




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