This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands, Reckitt’s purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose and invite you to join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.
Our supply chain forms the backbone of our business – it brings our trusted products safely and efficiently to people worldwide. Whether you are drawn to planning, procurement, manufacturing or logistics, Reckitt offers a variety of opportunities to grow and make a difference.
About The Role
Location – Hull, HU8 7DS
The Senior Cell Production Manager holds full accountability for operational performance, compliance and capability development within the Cell. You will own production performance, cost efficiency, resource planning and quality outcomes, and report on site performance and improvement plans.
Your Responsibilities
* Strategic Operational Planning
o Lead the strategic planning and execution within the production operations team.
o Align departmental objectives with the site’s Compelling Business Needs (CBN) and long‑term operational goals.
o Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Budget Ownership & P&L Accountability
o Full ownership of the operations budget, cost management, productivity optimisation and resource allocation.
o Responsible for the Profit & Loss (P&L) performance of the manufacturing area, identifying opportunities to improve margin, reduce waste and increase throughput without compromising quality or compliance.
* Influence with Senior Leadership
o Operate as a key strategic partner to the Site Leadership Team, providing data‑driven insights and recommendations.
o Attend leadership forums, driving alignment between operational capabilities and commercial goals.
o Communicate effectively across cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Commercial.
* Succession Planning & Talent Strategy
o Build a high‑performing, future‑ready operations team.
o Identify high‑potential talent, drive engagement and develop clear career pathways aligned with organisational needs.
o Champion learning & development initiatives, fostering culture of continuous improvement, ownership and professional growth at all levels.
o Ensure workforce planning supports current and future business demands, balancing technical expertise, regulatory compliance and leadership capabilities.
* Ensure implementation and adherence to statutory and site EHS & Quality Compliance standards, taking a zero‑tolerance approach to non‑conformance.
* Monitor performance levels through measured KPIs, developing and executing improvement plans where KPIs are off target.
* Make decisions with the best interests of the company in mind, not solely for the factory or site.
* Out of hours contact may be necessary to deliver your role as a 24/7 business.
The experience we're looking for
* Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage a team.
* Innovative problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
* Strong communication skills are essential.
* Experience of delivering against SLAs and KPIs.
* Good IT literacy.
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent with 3‑5 years experience in manufacturing roles or HNC / HND with 3‑5 years manufacturing production management experience (Desirable).
* 3‑5 years experience in a FMCG operation (Essential).
* NEBOSH or IOSH certification and knowledge and application of UK statutory requirements (Desirable).
* Knowledge & application of regulatory requirements within a Healthcare manufacturing environment or equivalent (Desirable).
* Knowledge & application of regulatory requirements around controlled drugs, injectable/sterile manufacturing is desirable (Desirable).
* Knowledge & application of Continuous Improvement tools; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, DMAIC, PDCA and Gemba Walks.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, Reckitt supports employees at every step of their career journey. We invest in wellbeing through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program for mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. Additional benefits align with local market standards, and we offer global share plans, short‑term incentives and the opportunity to be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay‑for‑performance philosophy.
Equality
We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. We hire for potential as well as experience, so if this role feels like a good fit, 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, transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
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