Electrical and Automation 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.

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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

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical and Automation Manager to lead and oversee the electrical and automation systems within our manufacturing and industrial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of automation and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical / automation systems for mfg / industrial processes; lead / coach a team of electrical engineers, automation specialists, and technicians. 
• Develop and implement PLC, SCADA, HMI and other control systems.
• Ensure the reliability / efficiency of electrical systems, reducing downtime and optimizing performance.
• Manage capital projects, oversee commissioning / testing of new automation solutions and lead selection / integration of robotics, sensors, and industrial automation technologies.
• Ensure all electrical / automation systems comply with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and automation activities align with regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical / automation system failures and implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT and data analytics.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the program portfolio; implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues before they impact outcomes.
• Develop frameworks for identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks and issues; streamline and document project workflows, ensuring consistent delivery standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation system failures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality across project delivery.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of exp in industrial automation, electrical or controls engineering in high-volume manufacturing, food/beverage, auto, pharma, or energy sectors. 
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.), SCADA systems, and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Demonstrated ISA-95 and S88 understanding / execution.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, and IoT integration is a +.
• Familiarity with power distribution, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic design.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and electrical codes.  
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, FDA, ISO 9001/13485).  
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and timelines for large-scale initiatives.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, 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 recognize, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

$112 - 168K

Equality

We recognize 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; color, 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.