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OSD Compression Supervisor

City: Wilson

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 Compression & Coating Supervisor leads compression and coating operations with a focus on achieving peak efficiency, uncompromising safety, and exceptional quality standards. This role oversees diverse teams, including operators and team leads, ensuring smooth production flow and timely escalation of issues to management and support functions. With expertise across multiple departmental areas, the supervisor drives cross-functional collaboration and demonstrates adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In addition, this position is recognized for championing operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, resource optimization, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance. Align production schedules with organizational objectives, meeting demand targets while safeguarding both safety and product integrity.

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

Your responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Adhere strictly to all HSE standards and protocols.
Escalate incidents immediately and support investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA actions, ensuring outcomes are communicated.
Ensure monthly quality, regulatory, and safety requirements are completed.

Quality

Maintain full compliance with Quality and GMP standards.
Escalate quality issues or deviations promptly and support investigations, RCA, and CAPAs, communicating results to the team.
Drive Right‑First‑Time performance in batch documentation.
Ensure all team members are fully trained and compliant with SOPs and OJTs.

Service

Ensure production follows schedule and escalate deviations—including labor and shift issues—to maintain workflow continuity.

Cost

Own line OEE and waste KPIs; drive continuous improvement.
Lead escalation for line stoppages or under‑target OEE.
Coordinate support resources for priority lines.
Oversee OEE reporting, including hourly updates and accurate shift reviews.
Partner with line teams to reduce waste and improve OEE; implement TRM actions.
Maintain visual management and clearly communicate KPI goals and results.

People

Ensure all training is current and complete.
Escalate absences and lateness; support disciplinary processes as needed.
Support recognition programs to build engagement.
Develop and mentor team leads and operators to strengthen capability and morale.
Maintain safety and quality compliance during high‑volume production periods.

Projects

Support trials and intervention activities during shifts.
Oversee AQL checks for trials and new product introductions.

The experience we're looking for

High school diploma with 10+ years of experience, or a bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related field with 3+ years in pharmaceutical production management.
Packaging experience in vitamin, food, chemical, or pharmaceutical environments required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
SAP and Quality Systems knowledge preferred.
Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Proven leadership with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
Able to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
Embraces change and delivers innovative, practical solutions.
Demonstrates creativity, problem‑solving, persistence, and resilience; influences others and fosters teamwork.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
Experienced working in cross‑functional teams and building relationships at all levels.
Thrives in dynamic, rapidly changing environments.
Maintains objectivity, uses logical reasoning, and stays calm under pressure.

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 $88,000.00 - $132,000.00

Hiring Range up to 100K

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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Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount
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