Area Strategic Engineering Projects Director - NA

Reckitt•Wilson, NC

10d

About The Position

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. 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. Looking for a career where your influence will resonate on a regional and global scale? As the Strategic Projects Engineering Director (North America) for Reckitt, you'll guide our supply network towards efficient processes that bolster our company's growth. Your leadership will not only touch the lives of our consumers but also shape the strategies driving Reckitt's supply services. Craft your legacy by transforming our supply chain into a harmonious ecosystem that facilitates innovation, nurtures talent, and ensures seamless operations in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
Minimum 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of large, complex, capital‑intensive engineering and construction programs.
Demonstrated track record of successfully leading large‑scale greenfield and brownfield CAPEX programs with total investment values of $300M+.
Strong, proven leadership capability, with the ability to influence, align, and drive performance across cross‑functional, matrixed, and geographically dispersed teams.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and senior stakeholder‑management skills, with the credibility to operate effectively at executive level.
Deep knowledge of program and project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and capital delivery best practices.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex, high‑risk environments.
Hands‑on experience with Vertical Startup methodologies, and exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement approaches.
Demonstrated ability to operate with a strategic mindset, translating business strategy into executable engineering and investment plans.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business (MBA), or a related field.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to CPG, Consumer Health, and OTC manufacturing environments.
Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program/project management credentials.
Experience leading regional or global engineering organizations across multiple sites and geographies.
Proven experience working within a multinational, matrixed organization, including leadership of cross‑cultural teams and programs executed across diverse regions.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-critical engineering investment programmes, including scope, resourcing, risk management, and performance tracking.
Translate business priorities into executable engineering and capital project plans.
Provide senior leadership across multidisciplinary engineering activities, ensuring consistency and technical excellence.
Drive implementation of global standards and delivery processes.
Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and quality.
Identify capability gaps and strengthen technical and leadership capability across the team.
Partner with engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Collaborate with site leadership to ensure operational readiness.
Act as the primary interface for key stakeholders.
Define programme structure, milestones, and success metrics.
Manage technical, operational, financial, and schedule risks.
Provide updates to senior leadership.
Optimise CAPEX budgets to drive cost efficiency and ROI.
Ensure adherence to standards, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.