Operations Manager
City: Wanamingo
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.
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Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt.
With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.
From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.
About the role
This position is responsible for effectively managing the people, equipment and processes related to the manufacture of powder infant formula including processing, weighing, blending, and packaging. This position is accountable to meet the overall safety, quality, production, and financial performance objectives for the operation. In addition, this position is accountable for plant wide compliance with regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) programs.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Flex as needed; Weekends as needed
Your responsibilities
Driving continuous improvement processes including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Visual Metrics, and 5S
Collaborating with all Supply Chain functions, R&D (Research & Development), Marketing, Finance and Human Resources to meet company and department objectives
Leading the implementation of projects and processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and customer service
Optimizing capacity and staffing strategies
Working with the leadership team to develop strategy, priorities, and business plans
Developing and executing a productivity agenda - holding self and others accountable for results; creating and developing a high performing team of talent; sustaining the flexibility and responsiveness of a non-union workforce through the development and leadership of team-based culture
Qualifications
Proven problem-solving skills and leadership skills in developing people and organizations to translate strategy into specific tactical actions. Capable of getting desired results in a matrix management culture
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is highly preferred
Experience in both union and non-union settings is preferrable
Preferred knowledge: liquid processing, powder drying, powder blending and packaging processes; working with FDA or other regulatory agencies
Educations / Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field is required
Three to five years' experience managing a manufacturing operation preferably within a food, pharmaceutical or a consumer products company
Master's degree in business administration preferred
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$95,000.00 - $119,000.00 / Annually
Benefits
Dental
Vision insurance
Health insurance
401(k) up to 6% company match
4 weeks' vacation
12 fixed holidays + 3 floating holidays
2 Paid Volunteer Days
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
After 1 year of service -
Tuition reimbursement
Maternity / Paternity leave
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, 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 contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com . Reckittis committed to the fullinclusion 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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