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. Manufacturing 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 Embark on a transformative career path with Reckitt as an Operations Manager where your expertise will fuel industry-leading health and hygiene solutions. At the heart of our bustling manufacturing site, your strategic vision will shape the seamless production processes that are essential for our innovative products. This role is not just about managing operations; it's your opportunity to champion excellence, empower a dedicated team, and leave a sustainable impact on global consumer health. Your responsibilities - Lead our facility's manufacturing operations, focusing on efficiency and adherence to quality standards. - Provide enriching leadership to our production teams, fostering an environment of growth and continuous improvement. - Strategically plan and enact policies that enhance operational performance and cost-effectiveness. - Drive process improvement initiatives to bolster productivity and operational excellence. - Maintain uncompromising quality assurance and compliance with both safety norms and regulatory standards. - Manage budgeting, effectively distribute resources, and implement cost controls to ensure fiscal responsibility within manufacturing. The experience we're looking for - Demonstrated success in operational management within the fast-paced consumer goods sector. - Firm grasp of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods. - Strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills and a knack for inspiring teams. - Proficient in the use of ERP systems, analytics tools, and manufacturing technologies. - Expertise in logistics management, supply chain processes, and vendor negotiations. - Capable of making informed decisions that influence positive change and operational success. The skills for success Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement. 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.