Packaging Manager

Please note that visa sponsorship or relocation will not be available for this position.

Hello. We are Haleon. The global leader in healthcare products, a new company shaped by everyone who joins us. Our purpose: For Health. With Humanity. What could be more human than our health and that of those around us! Haleon has 22,000 employees and 24 global factories, including the one in Montreal. The 800 workers at the Montreal plant manufacture and analyze products for over 60 markets. The plant supplies, among other products, Centrum multivitamins, Advil and Robax analgesics, Robitussin and Buckley syrups, Nexium capsules, and the Preparation H range. Our culture is based on 3 behaviors: staying human, focusing on what matters most, and excelling. Do you want to join us? It's not even a question.

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Haleon is a manufacturing site for liquid, solid, and semi-solid healthcare products, with complex regulatory factors, technical processes, and high-risk activities. Haleon is currently looking for a Packaging Manager to join the Montreal (Saint-Laurent) team.

Do you want to be part of the fastest-growing team at Haleon Canada? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, are you not afraid of ambiguity, and do you want to be part of the Production team? If so, the Packaging Manager position might be exactly what you are looking for.

Why Haleon?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus + performance bonus;
• Health insurance from day one, paid by the employer;
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave, gender-independent;
• 4 weeks vacation + 5 days off + one week in December;
• Full-time, permanent with a great culture;
• Pension plan with employer contribution;
• Savings plan with employer contribution (optional)
• Career growth: Haleon promotes internal advancement;
• Annual bonus program offered to employees;
• Free parking & gym for all employees;
• The Montreal plant is located a few steps from Côte-Vertu Metro;
• On-site cafeteria;
• Work environment focused on employee development and well-being.

Job Objective:

As Packaging Manager, you will be responsible for managing the operational activities of packaging to meet customer demand while meeting the financial, quality and compliance, health, safety and environment, and human resources management objectives of the sector. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

In their absence, the Packaging Manager delegates their administrative tasks and responsibilities to their immediate superior (director) and/or Manufacturing Manager and/or Packaging Supervisor. In their absence, the Packaging Manager delegates their GMP tasks and responsibilities to the Manufacturing Manager and/or Packaging Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality and Compliance (20%)

• Ensure compliance with standards (GMP, HSE) and train staff.
• Supervise audits, prevent and manage HSE/GMP deviations.

Finance and Performance (15%)

• Develop and adhere to budgets aligned with strategic priorities.
• Drive cost reduction and optimization initiatives.

Operations and Production (20%)

• Ensure execution of the production plan, respecting deadlines and quality.
• Effectively allocate resources and participate in HSE/GMP activities.

Management and Excellence (20%)

• Recruit, evaluate, and develop staff while strengthening their commitment.
• Collaborate closely with support teams (QA, QC, technology, maintenance, HSE, finance, and HR) to achieve production objectives.
• Promote operational excellence by involving and mobilizing teams through a team-based work system (STE).
• Coach supervisors: clarify responsibilities, develop skills, support career plans, and prepare them for future positions.

Continuous Improvement (15%)

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement at all levels.

Facility Management (10%)

• Oversee costs and ensure facility compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Preferably, a university degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience
• Ten years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain, including two in a regulated sector such as pharmaceutical or food.
• Computer knowledge of SAP, Windows, MS Office, AS/400, TMS (Transport Management System)
• Knowledge of verbal and written English and French.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of continuous improvement systems and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Advanced skills in change management and complex problem solving.
• Certification in quality or safety management (e.g., ISO, OHSAS).
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual environment (French/English).
• Project management and budget management skills.
• Experience with production management and data analysis software.

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At Haleon, we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, sparks curiosity to create unparalleled understanding of each other, and fosters fair and equitable outcomes for all. We aspire to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all its forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different points of view, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile work culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available with our recruitment team.

When applying, we will ask you to provide certain personal information, on a completely voluntary basis. We want to have the opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates, and this information will help us achieve this goal and understand how we stand in relation to our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would be grateful if you would take a few moments to complete it. Please be assured that hiring managers do not have access to this information and that we will treat it confidentially.

Haleon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, potential pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status, or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.

Please note that if you are a licensed healthcare professional in the United States or a healthcare professional as defined by the laws of the state that issued your license, Haleon may be required to record and report expenses incurred by Haleon on your behalf, in the event that you benefit from a job interview. This recording of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon's compliance with all federal and state transparency requirements in the United States.

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