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Global Business Process Owner MES - Health

Reckitt

Schiphol
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

MES Strategy
Aveva MES
Industry 4.0
IoT
AI
Cloud-based Manufacturing
Stakeholder Management
Lifecycle Management
Data Analytics
Batch Processing
Packaging Operations
FMCG
CPG
ERP Integration
PLM Integration
Budget Management

Job Description

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.

​Supply​

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

This role is based in Reckitt’s Supply – Manufacturing vertical and plays a key role in sc aling
manufacturing execution system across Reckitt ’s surface cleaning / household care factory
operations through collaboration with but not limited to engineering, quality, regulatory , R&D , 
manufacturing and IT stakeholders. 

Your responsibilities

• Builds MES strategy and defines features in line with operational goals and compliance 
standards .
• Owns the MES product vision, strategy, and roadmap to manufacturing, quality, and
broader supply chain teams .
• Ensure s MES scalability , dee p inte gration with but not limited to ERP, PLM, and shop -floor 
systems and regulatory compliance.
• Develop business cases for investment , publishe s and tracks value realization .
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for MES projects.
• Monitor MES performance and user adoption, driving continuous improvement.
• Engage with vendors and m onitor industry trends for solution upgrades to enhance MES 
capabilities .

The experience we're looking for

  • Drive the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) strategy and lifecycle management across manufacturing operations, including deployment, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with internal teams and external vendors, including Aveva MES, to deliver scalable and compliant digital manufacturing solutions.
  • Leverage production data, KPIs, and analytics to support operational excellence, process optimization, and strategic decision-making.
  • Support Industry 4.0 initiatives by implementing and enhancing solutions related to IoT, AI, and cloud-based manufacturing technologies.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve efficiency in high-speed batch processing and packaging environments.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and quality standards while driving problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes

The skills for success

  • Strong expertise in MES strategy, deployment, and lifecycle management within manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working with Aveva MES and collaborating with external technology vendors and stakeholders.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate production data and KPIs into actionable business insights.
  • Solid understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, AI, and cloud-based manufacturing solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.
  • Experience in high-speed batch processing and packaging operations, ideally within FMCG, CPG, or chemicals manufacturing environments.

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.

Core Responsibilities

Define and lead the global MES strategy and roadmap to scale digital manufacturing across surface cleaning and household care operations. Manage the full lifecycle of MES deployment, including vendor management, budget allocation, and integration with ERP and PLM systems.

Requirements

Requires deep expertise in MES deployment and lifecycle management, specifically with Aveva MES, within FMCG or chemical manufacturing environments. Must possess a strong understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and the ability to translate production KPIs into business insights.

Benefits

  • Parental Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life Insurance
  • Global Share Plans
  • Short-term Incentives

About Reckitt

Industry: Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Every day, in everything we do, our purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. And we have a fight on our hands. A fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Each of our products is designed to do exactly this. Our well-loved brands have been making a difference to people’s daily lives around the world for more than 200 years. Brands including: Durex, Dettol, Enfamil, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Nutramigen, Lysol, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Finish and Vanish. By 2030, our ambition is to reach half of the world, every year. We’re a growing global community of over 43,000 people on a journey of transformation and sustainable growth. Together, our success will continue to positively impact communities everywhere, for a healthier planet and a fairer society. Want to learn more about us? Visit reckitt.com

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