Continuous Improvement Engineer

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.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Step into the role of Shift Team Lead with Reckitt and drive our People, EHS, Quality, Service, and Performance KPIs to new heights. Your influence will extend beyond the production floor to shape the essence of our working environment. Lead a team dedicated to excellence and foster continuous improvement across our operations. At Reckitt, we empower you to make bold decisions, innovate solutions, and inspire those around you. Are you ready to lead our ambitious team towards a sustainable and efficient future? Join us and become the catalyst for our collective success.

Your responsibilities

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer, reporting to the CI Manager, plays a critical role in implementing and supporting Productivity and Improvements within the manufacturing environment. This position focuses on enhancing production efficiency, quality, and overall operational improvement. The CI Engineer collaborates with various organizational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The experience we're looking for

1. Process Improvement: 
Assist in analyzing production processes to identify improvement opportunities. 
Support the implementation of strategies to optimize efficiency and quality. 
Work with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects. 
 
2. Data Analysis: 
Collect, analyze, and report production data to identify trends and inefficiencies. 
Use statistical tools to interpret data and support decision-making. 
Assist in developing and monitoring KPIs and metrics. 
 
3. Lean Six Sigma Support: 
Participate in Lean Six Sigma projects, focusing on process optimization. 
Assist in training production staff in lean principles and tools. 
Contribute to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 
 
4. Project Support: 
Support project management, ensuring timely and effective execution. 
Assist in defining project scope and collaborating with stakeholders. 
Help communicate project progress and outcomes to the CI Manager and senior management. 
 
5. Documentation & Compliance: 
Assist in documenting changes to production processes. 
Help ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. 
Support the review and update of SOPs as necessary. 
 
6. Change Management Support: 
Assist in developing and implementing change management strategies. 
Support change initiatives in alignment with organizational goals. 
 
7. Stakeholder Collaboration: 
Work closely with various departments to integrate lean principles. 
Engage in training and supporting staff in continuous improvement practices. 
Manage regular reviews of project status with Project Sponsors and Site Director 
 
8. Productivity Project Assistance: 
Participate in ideation events and monitor productivity projects. 
 
9. Data Management 
Support operations to maintain their production data collection tools as needed 
 
Additional Responsibilities: 
- Support the CI Manager in implementing creative strategies across RPS Standards. 
- Contribute to mentoring and collaboration within CI project teams. 
- Assist in data management and operational metrics analysis. 
- Support efforts to improve OEE and production planning. 
- Contribute to people capability development in alignment with operational excellence goals.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

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.

Salary ranges

USD $66,000.00  -  $102,000.00

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.