Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer 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.

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.

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer at Reckitt plays a vital role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency within the manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the CI Manager, this position is focused on implementing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that aim to optimize production processes, improve quality, and drive overall operational enhancements. The CI engineer will collaborate with various teams across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and to implement effective strategies that align with Reckitt's commitment to delivering high‑quality hygiene, health, and nutrition products to consumers worldwide.

In this role, the CI Engineer will be responsible for analyzing production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. This includes collecting and analyzing production data to identify trends and support decision‑making through statistical tools. The CI Engineer will also participate in Lean Six Sigma projects, assist in training production staff in lean principles, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

The position requires strong project management skills, as the CI Engineer will support project execution, define project scopes, and communicate progress to the CI Manager and senior management. Additionally, the CI Engineer will assist in documenting changes to production processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting change management initiatives that align with organizational goals. Collaboration is key in this role, as the CI Engineer will work closely with various departments to integrate lean principles and support staff in continuous improvement practices.

The CI Engineer will also participate in ideation events and monitor productivity projects, contributing to the overall operational excellence goals of Reckitt.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

• Analyze and report production data to identify inefficiencies and support decision‑making using statistical tools.
• Assist in developing KPIs and maintaining data collection systems.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating across departments, optimizing processes, and training staff in lean principles.
• Contribute to change management strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Help manage projects by defining scope, tracking progress, and communicating outcomes to leadership.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through mentoring, capability development, and creative strategy implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related field
• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement…