Quality Control, Associate Manager

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
 

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In R&D, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. 

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Associate Manager to champion our Quality Control team. With this pivotal role based in Evansville, IN, you'll be essential in certifying and overseeing the supply of infant formula products. This opportunity is not just about upholding standards; it's about making a tangible difference to consumer health while managing a talented team keen on innovation and excellence.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the daily & strategic operation of the Microbiology Laboratory, overseeing personnel, equipment, and the laboratory facility
• Serve as site microbiologist, providing technical support to quality, operations, R&D, and the MJN Global Microbiologist Council.
• Support cleaning validations.
• Provide training to operations team on periodic basis.
• Communicate effectively with management and other teams to quickly resolve quality issues
• Monitor key micro indicators (EMP, testing results) and take timely action to continue providing excellent service to the organization
• Owner of GLIMS EMP schedule
• Use lean principles to drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations, including the on-going evaluation of testing strategy and supply costs.
• Understand regulatory requirements and create an environment of compliance within team
• Lead implementation of micro standards and monitor variances.
• Develops team and builds an effective operating culture. Develop team members to ensure a robust knowledge base in the lab and establish succession plan to fill vacancies.

The experience we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related degree required
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Quality food manufacturing environment, including management/supervision experience.
• In depth knowledge of food microbiology and standard microbiological testing techniques required
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent administration and communication skills, both verbal and written are required
• Established leadership and team building capabilities are desired
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OSHA (including biosafety) and FDA regulations are desired.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is desired
• Strong computer skills are desired, with knowledge of MS office, SAP, Optiva, and GLIMS being beneficial
• Prior experience managing costs and driving improvements is desired

The skills for success

Business Strategy, Task Execution Under Pressure, Makes strategic Business Decisions, Business Acumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, R&D, Change Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
 

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.