Continuous Improvement 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.

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.

The RPS Manager is responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline across manufacturing site producing oral solid dosage and liquid products. This role leads the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies while ensuring full compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and quality standards.

This role establishes foundational performance management systems, standard ways of working, and continuous improvement capability. The position plays a critical role in supporting facility start‑up, process qualification, regulatory readiness, and rapid scale‑up to commercial operations. The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Planning & Logistics, and EHS.

• Deploy site Operational Excellence strategy aligned with RPS and MOS; standardize processes, metrics, and ways of working across all functions.
• Lead performance management systems including tiered meetings, KPI reviews, and visual management.
• Drive Lean initiatives (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste elimination) and apply Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, SPC, RCA) to resolve complex issues and embed sustainable, cGMP‑compliant improvements.
• Ensure OpEx activities meet cGMP, data integrity, and quality system requirements; partner with Quality to maintain compliance; support inspections and audits; follow change control and risk/validation processes.
• Improve RFT, cycle time, throughput, OEE, asset utilization, deviations, CAPA effectiveness, inventory, and material flow; support OSD and liquid dosage manufacturing operations.
• Build site OpEx capability through training, coaching, and mentoring; develop Lean leaders and Belts; drive a continuous improvement culture and mindset shift.
• Use data and analytics to identify gaps and prioritize improvements; partner with IT and operations to leverage digital tools (MES, E , CMMS, dashboards) and enhance data accuracy and visibility.
• Lead cross‑functional improvement projects; run governance forums to track initiatives, benefits, and risks; communicate progress to site and global leadership.
• Quantify, validate, and sustain OpEx financial benefits (cost, productivity, capacity); support annual plans and long‑range strategy.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, or related field; 7–10 years in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing and 3–5 years in Operational Excellence, Lean, or Continuous Improvement.
• Production line or facilities experience in vitamin, food, chemical, or pharmaceutical environments, with a proven track record of improving processes and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated drive to implement improvements;
  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with site startup, tech transfer,…