Perrigo Company plc develops and produces consumer healthcare products designed to support everyday health and well-being. Its portfolio spans over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and personal care products, with work shaped by healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer-focused expertise. The company brings together teams across areas such as sales, marketing, and scientific affairs to make accessible healthcare solutions available to a broad range of consumers.
Senior Manager, Engineering — Perrigo, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Lead capital projects, compliance, and automation at Perrigo’s GMP-regulated infant formula manufacturing site in Eau Claire. Build and develop the site engineering team.
Description
- Contribute to site strategy and operational excellence as a member of the leadership team
- Direct capital investment planning to meet business and manufacturing priorities
- Improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase operating efficiency
- Oversee planning, design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup of equipment, systems, and facility upgrades
- Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with GMP and regulatory requirements
- Prepare business cases and capital requests with defined operational and financial benefits
- Coordinate contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and service providers
- Promote safety, quality, and compliance across engineering work
- Coordinate with other sites on network capital budgets and strategic alignment
- Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, food safety, environmental, and internal requirements
- Oversee specifications, validation protocols, SOPs, maintenance procedures, and change control records
- Support audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations
- Introduce automation, digital tools, and data-driven improvements
- Coach and develop the engineering team, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning
- Encourage accountability, collaboration, innovation, and ongoing learning
- Carry out other assigned projects and tasks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
- At least 10 years of experience
- Experience leading engineering teams in GMP-regulated manufacturing is preferred
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, FDA requirements, food safety systems, quality management systems, and validation practices
- Experience managing capital projects from initial concept through implementation
- Familiarity with automation and control systems is preferred
- Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse team
- Business acumen, including experience with budgets, capital investments, and resource allocation
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across organizational levels
- Ability to lead effectively in fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing settings
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, CMMS, ERP, and Microsoft Suite
- Submit all application materials, including resumes and CVs, in English
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families
- Career development opportunities