Manager, Continuous Improvement
Reckitt
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $122,000 - $182,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and execute the site’s Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and operational priorities
- Manage and develop a team of three CI Engineers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities
- Evaluate the current state of the workforce and determine readiness for Lean and CI initiatives; tailor approach to meet employees where they are
- Introduce CI tools and methodologies in a phased, practical manner following the Reckitt Production System protocols to ensure adoption and sustainability
- Actively participate in site leadership discussions, influencing decisions that impact operational performance and long-term competitiveness
- Champion Lean principles and TPS methodologies to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve flow throughout the plant
- Lead high-impact Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other CI projects to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency and cost
- Train and mentor managers, supervisors, and frontline employees on Lean tools, problem-solving techniques, and CI best practices
- Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, quality, and cost; ensure accountability for improvement targets
- Drive cultural adoption of CI principles through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership influence
- Build strong relationships with hourly employees, ensuring communication is clear, culturally sensitive, and accessible for ESL team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrated success implementing Toyota Production System or similar Lean frameworks in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage direct reports
- Expert knowledge of Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and other applicable RPS-aligned methodologies)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including ability to engage and motivate a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization
- Cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively with employees for whom English is a second language
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent OR commensurate Continuous Improvement experience
Benefits
- Parental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
- Life insurance for all employees globally
- A range of other benefits in line with the local market
- Opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes through global share plans
- Short-term incentives to recognize and reward outstanding results
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Continuous ImprovementLean principlesToyota Production SystemKaizen5SSMEDdata-driven decision-makingKPI monitoringvalue stream mappingproblem-solving techniques
Soft Skills
coachingperformance feedbackcareer developmentcommunicationstakeholder engagementleadership influencecultural awarenessadaptabilityteam managementfacilitation
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt