Continuous Improvement Engineer

City: Belle Mead

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

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer at Reckitt plays a vital role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency within the manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the CI Manager, this position is focused on implementing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that aim to optimize production processes, improve quality, and drive overall operational enhancements. The CI engineer will collaborate with various teams across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and to implement effective strategies that align with Reckitt's commitment to delivering high-quality hygiene, health, and nutrition products to consumers worldwide. In this role, the CI Engineer will be responsible for analyzing production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. This includes collecting and analyzing production data to identify trends and support decision-making through statistical tools. The CI Engineer will also participate in Lean Six Sigma projects, assisting in training production staff in lean principles and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. The position requires strong project management skills, as the CI Engineer will support project execution, define project scopes, and communicate progress to the CI Manager and senior management. Additionally, the CI Engineer will assist in documenting changes to production processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting change management initiatives that align with organizational goals. Collaboration is key in this role, as the CI Engineer will work closely with various departments to integrate lean principles and support staff in continuous improvement practices. The CI Engineer will also participate in ideation events and monitor productivity projects, contributing to the overall operational excellence goals of Reckitt.

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

Your responsibilities

• Analyze and report production data to identify inefficiencies and support decision-making using statistical tools.

• Assist in developing KPIs and maintaining data collection systems.

• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating across departments, optimizing processes, and training staff in lean principles.

• Contribute to change management strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.

• Help manage projects by defining scope, tracking progress, and communicating outcomes to leadership.

• Foster a culture of operational excellence through mentoring, capability development, and creative strategy implementation.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field

• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement and/or process improvement roles

• Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data

• Familiarity with TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, RCA, and 5s

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Relationship management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced analytics, Data analytics, Manufacturing excellence.

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 88,000.00 - 110,000.00

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 NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. 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.

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