This is an exciting time to join our team. Perrigo has announced an agreement for its infant formula business to transition to MeridianMade, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2027. The move reflects a shared commitment to the future of infant nutrition and positions the business for continued investment, focus, and growth while remaining committed to providing safe, high-quality, affordable, and trusted products for families.
Scope of the Role
Serve as a member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, operational excellence initiatives, and organizational effectiveness.
Lead the development of short- and long-term capital investment plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities and manufacturing needs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Lead the planning, design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup of new equipment, systems, and facility improvements.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Develop business cases and capital expenditure requests while ensuring investments deliver measurable operational and financial benefits.
Manage relationships with external contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across all engineering activities.
Partner with other sites to manage the network capital budget and to collaborate and align on strategies.
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, GMP requirements, food safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal company policies.
Provide oversight for engineering documentation, including specifications, validation protocols, SOPs, maintenance procedures, and change control records.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations as required.
Drive implementation of automation, digital technologies, and data-driven solutions to improve operational performance and decision making.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing engineering team through coaching, performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Any other projects or tasks assigned.
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required, with 10+ years of experience.
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, FDA requirements, food safety systems, quality management systems, and validation practices.
Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation.
Working knowledge of automation and control systems is preferred.
Strong leadership abilities, with the capability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation.
Exceptional project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead in fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with relevant software and tools, such as AutoCAD, CMMS, ERP and Microsoft Suite systems.
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: Eau Claire
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