Reckitt Production System (RPS) Program Manager

Reckitt; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hygiene and health is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Lead to improve production systems and drive operational efficiency. The role requires strong leadership in TPM/WCM strategies and extensive experience in manufacturing management. You will be pivotal in building capabilities and ensuring continuous improvement across operations, with a commitment to employee growth and development.

Benefits

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Life insurance

Global share plans

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including managerial responsibilities.
• Over 4 years in operations with a structured Manufacturing Excellence program.
• Experience with TPM/WCM strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve production systems for continuous enhancement.
• Enhance operational capabilities through training and development.
• Lead TPM/WCM pillars and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Advanced Analytics

Data Analytics

Business Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join our global team committed to making access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business, ensuring our trusted products reach people worldwide safely and efficiently. We offer exciting opportunities across all areas of supply chain management, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.

About the role

Responsible for leading the implementation of the global Reckitt Production System (RPS), this role co-leads with the site director the manufacturing excellence program, focusing on improving performance and productivity.

This role is a key member of the leadership team, working under the Site Director and collaborating across all organizational levels to build capabilities, adopt TPM or WCM practices, and achieve continuous improvement year over year.

Responsibilities

1. Process Improvement: Analyze and improve production systems and processes for continuous enhancement, including maintenance and production planning.
2. People Development: Enhance operational capabilities through training and development.
3. TPM/WCM Initiatives: Lead TPM/WCM pillars, fostering a culture of continuous improvement based on TPM/WCM/Lean principles.
4. Performance Reviews: Lead and facilitate performance evaluations.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with teams to reduce losses, waste, energy use, quality issues, and safety risks, while increasing productivity.
6. Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and report on production data and KPIs, ensuring data integrity.
7. Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion, and communicate progress to senior management.
8. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to standards.
9. Change Management: Develop and lead deployment strategies for RPS and productivity initiatives.
10. Stakeholder Engagement: Train and support employees in lean principles and continuous improvement.
11. Productivity Governance: Facilitate ideation events, monitor projects, and update global productivity metrics.
12. Capability Building: Coach teams and develop functional skills to meet cross-functional goals.
13. Financial Management: Manage the CI budget and monitor financial results.

Additional Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives to build organizational capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including managerial responsibilities.
• Over 4 years of experience in operations with a structured Manufacturing Excellence program.
• Experience with TPM/WCM strategy implementation and training.
• Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills.
• Experience with digital systems in manufacturing.
• Certification or experience as a TPM/WCM instructor or pillar leader.

Skills for Success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity Management, Business Process Improvement, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Manufacturing Excellence.

What We Offer

We support our employees' growth and wellbeing through various benefits, including parental leave, mental health programs, life insurance, global share plans, and performance incentives. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring for potential and experience without discrimination.