Operational Excellence Manager

Reckitt Benckiser • Zeeland, MI

37d • $115,000 - $173,000

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Manager is the owner of Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) within the site, using the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to ensure Process and Operational Excellence. This position, as a key member of the Site Leadership team, is responsible for coaching leaders across the site on critical systems, processes, and tools necessary to deliver the Site's long-term strategy and business results. This Manager will be working across the function to identify and eliminate losses, while enforcing standards on our journey to 1000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply, or Business is required. MBA or master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on Operational Excellence, TPM, Six Sigma, and People Engagement
• Proven track record of working cross function to delivery strong results
• Strong Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and factories
• Effective problem solving and decision-making abilities with a results-oriented mind-set

Responsibilities

• Participate as a key member of the Zeeland Factory Site Leadership Team; drive strategic direction and vision of the site to be the Most Trusted Infant Formula Factory.
• Partner with cross functional teams to foster a Operational Excellence culture through listening, education and training, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead & Coach teams to develop and implement solutions to resolve complex manufacturing issues using the adequate Operational Excellence (MOS, RPS, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) and TPM Reliability Pillars (PM, OAC, FI, and T&D).
• Analyze and enhance production processes for efficiency and quality. Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement initiative aiming to eliminate losses to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Oversee the Site's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, and People. Collecting and analyzing production data to continue developing appropriate KPIs and metrics.
• Partnering with Cross Functional Managers to ensure that Glidepaths are being maintained and the correct actions are being taken to drive operational excellence.
• Partner with Site Leaders to continuous review and update the zero-loss journey as we move toward our goal of 1000.
• Develop strategies for MOS and productivity projects deployment. Lead change initiatives, aligning with organizational goals.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees