FSQ Continuous Improvement Lead

Reckitt•Evansville, IN

8d•$112,000 - $168,000

About The Position

Reckitt is seeking a proactive, results-driven Food Safety & Quality professional to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities in the Americas. The role drives sustainable improvements in food safety, quality systems, compliance, and operational performance, working with site teams to improve measures such as batch release efficiency, deviation reduction, CAPA effectiveness, and laboratory turnaround times. It uses data analytics, continuous improvement methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen performance and quality culture across the network. The role partners with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and R&D teams, monitors KPIs, develops dashboards and reporting, supports quality governance and escalation, and guides sites in continuous improvement and performance management. It also facilitates improvement workshops, delivers training, standardizes processes and reporting, and presents project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Excellence, or Continuous Improvement within food manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
Experience leading or supporting multi-site improvement initiatives and performance management programs.
Demonstrated success improving operational and quality metrics such as batch release cycle time, deviation performance, CAPA effectiveness, audit readiness, and complaint reduction.
Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, Preventive Controls, GFSI schemes, and quality management systems.
Experience with KPI development, dashboard reporting, and data analytics tools such as Power BI.
Strong project and portfolio management capabilities.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decisions.
Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis tools.
Strong understanding of deviation management, CAPA processes, batch disposition, and quality systems.
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority across multiple locations.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, Smartsheet, and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
GFSI scheme experience, with FSSC preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Support a portfolio of food safety, quality, and operational excellence projects across multiple manufacturing sites in the Americas.
Partner with site Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and R&D teams to identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and analyze KPIs, including batch release performance and turnaround time, deviation reduction and closure metrics, CAPA effectiveness, consumer complaints, environmental monitoring performance, and cost of poor quality.
Develop performance dashboards and routine reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Support governance and escalation for quality deviations, including timely investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites to improve batch disposition and release processes while maintaining compliance and product quality standards.
Conduct process assessments, data analysis, and gap evaluations across quality systems, production processes, laboratory operations, and compliance programs.
Use Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, and problem-solving methodologies to drive sustainable improvements and eliminate waste.
Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops and support implementation of best practices.
Develop and deliver training on quality tools, continuous improvement methodologies, deviation management, root cause analysis, and performance monitoring.
Standardize processes, procedures, tools, and KPI reporting methodologies.
Prepare and present project updates, performance reviews, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership teams.
Support site teams and provide technical guidance in continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and performance management.

Benefits

Parental benefits, including 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent.
Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health.
Life insurance.
Global share plans.
Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles.
Medical insurance.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and Company-recognized holidays.
401(k) plan.
Adoption and fertility support.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts.