Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Job description

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 Manufacturing Excellence Manager is a critical member of the BLT (Bangplee Leadership Team), responsible for defining the site’s strategic roadmap for operational transformation.

This role oversees three critical pillars

the Reckitt Production System (RPS), Vertical Start-Up (VSU) and Digitalization.

The objective is to drive a step-change in productivity, quality, and asset care through systematic capability building and the deployment of advanced digital and lean manufacturingYour responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and own the 5-year

Manufacturing Excellence Master

• Plan for the factory, aligning site-level operational goals with regional and global business strategies.

Lead and mentor a team of specialized managers (RPS, VSU, and Digitalization Managers) to ensure departmental synergy and high performance. Serve as an active member of the Bangplee Leadership Team (BLT), contributing to site-wide decision-making and strategic direction. Production System & TPM (RPS Pillar) Drive the implementation and sustainability of the Reckitt Production System (RPS) in line with the global standard.

Establish rigorous auditing processes to ensure pillar standards (MOS, AM, PM, etc.) are met across all production lines. Eliminate losses through systematic root cause analysis and the institutionalization of continuous improvement methodologies. Own and drive the site productivity plan development and delivery Vertical Start-Up (VSU) & Project Excellence Oversee the VSU Capability Building framework to ensure all new product launches and equipment installations achieve "Vertical Start-Up" (reaching target speeds and quality levels immediately upon launch).

Integrate Early Equipment Management (EEM) and product design principles to minimize post-commissioning losses and ensure operational readiness. Digital Transformation & Advanced Analytics Direct the digitalization strategy to significantly enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality management, and equipment maintenance. Ensure digital tools (e.g., Power BI, IoT, Automated Reporting) are integrated into daily operations to drive real-time decision-making on the shop floor.

Manage the digitalization budget and roadmap to ensure technological stability and cybersecurity.

The experience we're looking for Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with a proven track record in a leadership capacity within a multinational environment.

Methodology Expertise

Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and VSU/Early Management protocols.

Stakeholder Management

Exceptional skill in managing relationships and influencing outcomes with regional heads, site leadership, and cross-functional partners.

Presentation & Presence

Confident in delivering high-stakes presentations and reports to global executives.

Analytical Power

Ability to synthesize vast amounts of operational data to identify strategic priorities that impact the P&L.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Expert at leading teams across departmental boundaries to achieve common site goals.

The skills for success Language

Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory for stakeholder management and global reporting. Leadership / Conflict Management / Organization management Decision-Making / Critical Thinking / Problem solving skills Stakeholder Management Data Processing & Reporting Skills Deadline-Oriented & Good budget management development Out-of-box thinking, Challenge status-quo Excellent Communication 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.