Operations Director, Manufacturing Excellence

6 days ago


Zeeland, Michigan, United States Reckitt Benckiser Full time
About the Role

The Operations Director leads the Operations teams at Reckitt's Zeeland Factory with a strong focus on Safety First, Quality Always.

This position is responsible for embedding a culture of personal and food safety, leadership behaviors, and a commitment to quality while ensuring the development of a strong talent pipeline and an engaged team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate as a key member of the Zeeland Factory Site Leadership Team; drive strategic direction and vision of the site to be the Most Trusted Infant Formula Factory.
  • Develop strategic goals and annual objectives in support of the Zeeland Factory and North America Nutrition Supply strategy. Delegate functional responsibility to each department manager to establish and attain goals/objectives.
  • Uphold the Reckitt Human Rights and Responsible Business Practices policies, specifically those aspects pertaining to working hours and overtime.
  • Develop and execute long-term plans related to succession planning and team development, cost management, facility improvements, advancements resulting from product innovations, equipment upgrades and quality improvements.
  • Analyze and audit data from departments relative to the site's performance. Coach department managers on actions to improve performance and correct deficiencies.
  • Actively participate in the development of the overall fixed operational and capital budgets and administer the approved budget including capital expense requests.
  • Ensure active adoption of, and adherence to, the Reckitt Quality Strategy. Ensure effective implementation of the Zeeland Quality Systems.
  • Ensure that all physical assets of the site are effectively protected and maintained.
  • Ensure effective communication with Reckitt stakeholders.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable regulations (i.e. EEO, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
The Experience We're Looking For
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.
  • 7-10 years managerial experience in various areas of manufacturing and logistics in a highly regulated (FDA) industry.
  • Experience in project management and leadership.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership time management and team building skills.
  • Ability to influence, drive change and understand the impact of supply decisions on profitability.
The Skills for Success
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Partnership
  • Collaboration and partnership building
  • Relationship Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Productivity management
  • Improve business processes
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Data Analytics
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Logistics Management


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