Global Engineering Director Strategic Programs

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.

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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 Global Engineering Director, Strategic Programs, is responsible for the project leadership and strategic planning of engineering initiatives within Reckitt’s Nutrition business’ manufacturing environment.  This will include spearheading the development of manufacturing technologies or equipment, conducting feasibility studies and overseeing the installation and initial operation phases to ensure they meet project specifications and enhance production capabilities. 

Reporting to the SVP Supply for Nutrition, the successful candidate will lead large scale capital projects and manage capital budgets at the range of $1bn+ and above, bringing strategic vision into the Nutrition organisation, helping the business to upskill capabilities and execute with excellence.  They will be strong on strategic planning, creating and executing project work plans, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. The role will play a vital role in driving innovation across the Reckitt sites and ensuring that new projects are completed on time, within  budget, and to the highest quality standards for Reckitt’s Nutrition BU.

The successful candidate will be a critical member of the Nutrition SC leadership team, leading a high performance team across central and plant capex. They will continue to build a world class engineering team capable of designing, planning and executing large capital projects.

Your responsibilities

- Uphold the highest levels of site safety, aligning with legal standards and mitigating risks proactively.
- Champion product quality, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practises and our quality management system.
- Drive manufacturing excellence, delivering on customer service, launch projects on schedule and within budget, and meet financial objectives.
- Formulate and execute the site's master plan, managing operational and capital budgets resourcefully.
- Continuously enhance manufacturing performance, reviewing functional KPIs to inform decisive leadership.
- Foster organisational engagement and workforce development, aligning with Reckitt'speople-focused ambitions.

The experience we're looking for

- Distinguished track record in leading manufacturing, engineering or supply chain operations.
- Expertise in forming dynamic teams and nurturing talent through development and empowerment.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with outcomes that reflect creative and practical solutions.
- Strong ethical standards, underpinned by a business-centric, analytics-driven approach.
- Proven success in driving change within a proactive, forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
- A master of collaboration, adept at building partnerships and managing relationships to propel business growth.

The skills for success

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

What we offer

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