Packaging Operations Manager, Specialty Products - Zeeland, MI

Packaging Operations Manager, Specialty Products - Zeeland, MI, US, 49464 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

Seeking an engineering leader eager to make an impact! As the Engineering Manager within one of our agile-factory teams, you'll be the spark that drives project efficiency and innovation. Be at the forefront of managing an exceptional team, turning strategic plans into reality and leading the charge in our manufacturing success. Standard engineering is not what we do - we're about pioneering. If you're passionate about leading change and enhancing how we operate, you could be the perfect fit for us.

Your responsibilities

The position leads the ZSP Infant Formula powder manufacturing operations within Mead Johnson's Zeeland Supply Center and serves as a member of the site leadership team. This position is responsible for effectively managing the people, equipment and processes related to the manufacture of powder infant formula including: processing, weighing, blending and packaging. This position is accountable to meet the overall safety, quality, production and financial performance objectives for the operation. In addition, this position is accountable for plant wide compliance with regulations, GMP, and HACCP programs.

Key aspects of the job include:

• Driving continuous improvement processes including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Visual Metrics, and 5S
• Collaborating with all Supply Chain functions, R&D, Marketing, Finance and Human Resources to meet company and department objectives
• Leading the implementation of projects and processes to improve safety, quality, cost and customer service
• Optimizing capacity and staffing strategies;
• Working with the leadership team to develop strategy, priorities and business plans
• Developing and executing a productivity agenda - holding self and others accountable for results; creating and developing a high performing team of talent; sustaining the flexibility and responsiveness of a non-union workforce through the development and leadership of a team-based culture.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science or related field is required
• Three to five years experience managing a manufacturing operation preferably within a food, pharmaceutical or a consumer products company.
• Proven problem solving skills and leadership skills in developing people and organizations to translate strategy into specific tactical actions. Capable of getting desired results in a matrix management culture.
• Masters in Business Administration preferred
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is highly preferred
• Experience in both union and non-union settings is preferable.
• Preferred knowledge: liquid processing, powder drying, powder blending and packaging processes; Working with FDA or other regulatory agencies

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

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 Range

USD $106,000.00 - $160,000.00

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 [email protected]. 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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