Team Captain - Manufacturing
City: Salt Lake City
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 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 role
Step into a leadership role that blends hands-on precision with team-driven impact. As a Team Captain , you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with Machine Operators, guiding daily operations and driving high-quality output in a fast-paced production environment. This working lead position is all about influence-not authority-empowering your team through coordination, communication, and continuous improvement.
The Team Captain follows a rotating biweekly schedule: one week working Thursday through Sunday , and the next week Friday through Sunday , with consistent hours of 4:00 AM to 4:30 PM each shift.
Your responsibilities
Perform all duties of a Machine Operator, including operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, monitoring process indicators, and completing production records.
Provide day-to-day direction and support to Machine Operators within the assigned area to ensure production goals are met.
Coordinate with Shift Supervisors and other departments to communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities.
Support onboarding and training of new team members and promote cross-training within the team.
Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards and assist in resolving issues as they arise.
Foster a positive team environment by modeling professional behavior and encouraging collaboration.
Participate in and lead team huddles, shift handovers, and improvement initiatives.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to meet organizational, plant, team, and production goals.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
The experience we're looking for
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Stable employment history with a record of satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Must have at least two (2) years previous experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated equipment operation skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment; prior experience as a lead or trainer preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively guide and support team members.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend instructions and apply knowledge effectively.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to follow instructions, adapt to change, and learn new processes within six months of hire.
Capable of frequently lifting up to 20 lbs.; may be required to lift up to 55 lbs. depending on departmental assignment.
Able to stand for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours.
Willingness to work in environments with noise, strong odors (including fish products)
Able to follow all gowning and hygiene protocols, including wearing a full-body jumpsuit, hair net, beard cover (if applicable), foot coverings, and steel-toed shoes, as required by the production environment.
Must have prior experience working in regulated environments with strict quality standards and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
The skills for success
Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.
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.
Pay Range
Starting at $24 per hour+ depending on experience
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.
Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Job Segment: Counseling, Nutrition, Healthcare
