Manager, Continuous Improvement

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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.

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader is a senior-level role responsible for driving operational excellence and cultural transformation across the manufacturing site. Reporting directly to the Site Director and serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, this role leads strategic initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost optimization. The CI Leader manages a team of three CI Engineers and ensures alignment of improvement projects with site priorities.

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

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the site’s Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and operational priorities.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of three CI Engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Workforce Readiness Assessment: Evaluate the current state of the workforce and determine readiness for Lean and CI initiatives; tailor approach to meet employees where they are.
• Right Tools, Right Time: Introduce CI tools and methodologies in a phased, practical manner following the Reckitt Production System protocols to ensure adoption and sustainability.
• Leadership Team Contribution: Actively participate in site leadership discussions, influencing decisions that impact operational performance and long-term competitiveness.
• Lean Transformation: Champion Lean principles and TPS methodologies to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve flow throughout the plant.
• Project Management: Lead high-impact Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other CI projects to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency and cost.
• Capability Building: Train and mentor managers, supervisors, and frontline employees on Lean tools, problem-solving techniques, and CI best practices.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, quality, and cost; ensure accountability for improvement targets.
• Change Management: Drive cultural adoption of CI principles through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership influence.
• Frontline Engagement: Build strong relationships with hourly employees, ensuring communication is clear, culturally sensitive, and accessible for ESL team members.

The Ideal Candidate brings significant experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, with a strong preference for expertise in the Toyota Production System (TPS). They have the ability to assess workforce readiness, introduce the right tools at the right time, and build trust across all levels of the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse hourly workforce, including employees for whom…