Operations Director Manufacturing

We are ReckittHome 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.​Manufacturing​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 roleThe Operations Director leads the Operations teams at Reckitt's Zeeland Factory with the Safety First, Quality Always mindset.
This position is responsible for embedding a culture of personal and food safety, leadership behaviors, and a commitment to quality while ensuring the development of a strong talent pipeline and an engaged team.Your responsibilities• Participate as a key member of the Zeeland Factory Site Leadership Team; drive strategic direction and vision of the site to be the Most Trusted Infant Formula Factory.
• Develop strategic goals and annual objectives in support of the Zeeland Factory and North America Nutrition Supply strategy.
Delegate functional responsibility to each department manager to establish and attain goals/objectives.
• Uphold the Reckitt Human Rights and Responsible Business Practices policies, specifically those aspects pertaining to working hours and overtime.
• Develop and execute long-term plans related to succession planning and team development, cost management, facility improvements, advancements resulting from product innovations, equipment upgrades and quality improvements.
• Analyze and audit data from departments relative to the site's performance.
Coach department managers on actions to improve performance and correct deficiencies.
• Actively participate in the development of the overall fixed operational and capital budgets and administer the approved budget including capital expense requests.
• Ensure active adoption of, and adherence to, the Reckitt Quality Strategy.
Ensure effective implementation of the Zeeland Quality Systems.
• Ensure that all physical assets of the site are effectively protected and maintained.
• Ensure effective communication with Reckitt stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations (i.e.
EEO, FDA, OSHA, etc.)The experience we're looking for• A Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.
• 7-10 years managerial experience in various areas of manufacturing and logistics in a highly regulated (FDA) industry.
• Experience in project management and leadership.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership time management and team building skills.
• Ability to influence, drive change and understand the impact of supply decisions on profitability.The skills for successSupply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management, Builds Effective Teams, Develops Talent, Drives for Results, Manages Complexity, Instills Trust.
What we offerWith 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 ranges149,000.00 - $223,000.00US pay transparencyThe 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, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please ***.
Reckittis committed to the fullinclusion of all qualified individuals.EqualityWe 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.