Maintenance Manager

Reckitt; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Reckitt is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing leadership.

Benefits

401(k) plan

16-week paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in manufacturing.
• 3-4 years of experience in leading large manufacturing teams.
• Strong experience in technical operations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Maintenance Mechanics and ensure seamless plant operations.
• Drive operational, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
• Implement ISO-9002 Quality System standards in Engineering and Maintenance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Technical skills

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Financial management skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication and influencing skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About the role

Are you ready to take ownership and lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As our Maintenance Manager, you will oversee Maintenance Mechanics, Planning, and Spare Parts Warehouse operations, ensuring seamless support across all plant functions—including Packaging, Processing & Logistics, Facilities, and Building & Grounds.

Your leadership will drive Operational, Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost objectives, helping the plant operate at peak efficiency. Expect challenges. Expect responsibility. Above all, expect rewards—and much sooner than anywhere else.

Your responsibilities

• Analyzes downtime data to implement corrective actions for production improvements.
• Leads Preventive Maintenance to enhance plant reliability.
• Coordinates maintenance with production for seamless operations.
• Ensures continuous utility service, analyzes costs, and explores efficiency improvements.
• Manages maintenance budget within approved FOH & VOH allocations.
• Oversees external contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Implements ISO-9002 Quality System standards in Engineering and Maintenance.
• Directs supervisory tasks, including performance evaluations and training programs.
• Drives cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Assesses team strengths, provides coaching, and facilitates development opportunities.
• Ensures effective training programs for high performance.
• Pursues ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrates Reckitt Benckiser values, leadership, and functional expertise.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations, including EEOC, OSHA, EPA, FDA, and GMP.

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

The experience we're looking for

• Must have a B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Must have 8-10 years of professional experience with at least 3-4 years of experience directly in leading large manufacturing teams consisting of mechanics and electrical engineers.
• Must have strong experience in technical operations and demonstrated project management skills
• Must have ability to develop employees and influence others in order to meet manufacturing objectives
• Strong knowledge in ISO 14001, Quality Control Plan, related SOP's and work instructions
• Expertise in Safety, Health & Regulatory requirements
• Solid skills in using Microsoft Office software including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must have ability to occasionally come in on second and third shift when needed
• Manufacturing operations experience within a Consumer Products Company or another high speed manufacturing environment preferred.

The skills for success Customer service skills, Technical skills, Health and safety awareness, Attention to detail, Financial management skills, Decision-making skills, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Leadership skills, Organizational skills, Communication and influencing skills. 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. Salary Ranges

USD$129,000.00 - $193,000.00

Hiring Range: $130,000 - $160,000

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, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [e-mail]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion 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.