Sr Manager Engineering

Description Overview

Perrigo is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Engineering to lead the engineering function within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment supporting infant formula production. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing the site's engineering strategy, driving capital project execution, maintaining regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing engineering organization.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the site leadership team, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while supporting long-term business objectives.

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.