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.

Role overview

You will act as a technical expert (SME), supporting standardization, cost optimisation, and CAPEX project execution across Reckitt’s global manufacturing network. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence across a matrix organisation.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement global standards for secondary packaging equipment.

• Drive standardisation of equipment and vendor base to improve cost, lead time, and efficiency.

• Define technical specifications (URS) and collaborate with OEMs.

• Support and lead CAPEX projects (~50% of time), including vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and project execution.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and manage supplier relationships and performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, R&D, Quality, Procurement, IT).

• Act as a go-to technical expert for packaging technologies.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or similar) or equivalent Technical experience and knowledge.

• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, including CAPEX projects.

• Experience working in global/matrix organisations.

• Strong expertise in secondary packaging technologies.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

• Proficiency in engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD).

• Project and vendor management experience.

• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Results-driven and continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management 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.

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.