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Continuous Improvement Engineer

City: St. Peters

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.

Supply

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

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive process and product improvements. These improvements will support increased OEE, reduced waste, and enhance Gross Margin (GM) among other key strategic initiatives. This position will identify, develop, and execute GM enhancement, kaizen, and 5S initiatives at the plant. The individual will lead cross-functional project teams. The individual will model and map processes in order to identify constraints to be elevated and waste to be eliminated. The individual will also provide mentoring, coaching and training at the shop floor level to support the use of the continuous improvement methodologies and tools (data collection, visual management, center-lining, preventative & predictive maintenance, rapid changeovers (SMED) and troubleshooting (RCA/ PCS)).

Your responsibilities

Work with production leadership to define and prioritize process documentation requirements
Coach and support individuals to successfully complete GM enhancement projects, kaizen, and 5S events.
Lead complex, high return kaizen events and GM enhancement projects.
Partner with cross-functional teams in identifying and selecting Lean Projects/Kaizen Events that are aligned to key business priorities.
Act as a change agent, systematically driving use of Theory of Constraints, Waste Identification and Elimination, and RCA/PCS for continuous improvement and change throughout the plant.
Monitor and report on the Lean programs, 5S and Kaizen event progress of the plant.
Develop and apply necessary lean and technical skills to deliver improvement results. Example includes Six Sigma problem solving
Performs other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

The experience we're looking for

4 year Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial.
Strong AutoCAD/Solid Works, Excel, Minitab, Process Mapping, and Access (SQL Crystal Reports) skills desired
Proven experience in leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Effective Communication Skills (Mutual Understanding & Support) written & verbal.
Formal Project Management Skills from concept to implementation and support.
Effective Team Dynamics Skills.
Quality Control Plan, related SOP's and Work Instructions.
Six Sigma Black Belt
Applicable Safety Rules & Regulations.
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.

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.

US salary ranges

USD $77,000.00 - $115,000.00

US 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, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. 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.

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