Reckitt Looking for Continuous Improvement Manager at Hillsborough, NJ Full Time

Want to be more than just a cog in the machine? As an Continuous Improvement Manager with Reckitt, you’ll have the freedom to make sure the whole operation runs like clockwork.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Hillsborough, NJ

Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits Package

Overview:

Responsible for implementing Global Reckitt Production System (RPS) Standards, the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager drives continuous improvement and productivity in a manufacturing environment. This role is a key member of the Operational Excellence Team, working under the Site Director, and collaborates across all levels and functions of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement: Analyze and enhance production processes for efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement initiative aiming to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce waste.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data, develop KPIs and metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma Initiatives: Lead Lean Six Sigma projects. Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely and on-budget completion. Define project scope and communicate updates to senior management.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document process changes, ensure compliance with standards. Review and update SOPs.
• Change Management: Develop strategies for RPS and productivity projects deployment. Lead change initiatives, aligning with organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Integrate lean principles with various departments. Train and support employees in continuous improvement.
• Productivity Project Governance: Facilitate ideation events, monitor productivity projects. Update global productivity tracker.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead creative strategies across RPS Standards.
• Mentor the teams, collaborate on strategic plans.
• Standardize procedures with the Quality department.
• Manage data integrity and operational metrics.
• Optimize maintenance and production planning.
• Enhance people capabilities in line with operational excellence.
• Manage budgets and monitor financial results.
• Communicate KPIs and lead performance reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and CI methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt.
• Experience with CI Tools and strategy implementation.

Equality

At Reckitt, 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. Come and join a team whose purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world.

All qualified applicants to Reckitt 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.