Global Business Process Owner MES - Health

Join Reckitt’s Supply – Manufacturing vertical in a role that plays a key part in scaling manufacturing execution systems across Reckitt’s surface cleaning and household care factory operations through collaboration with engineering, quality, regulatory, R&D, manufacturing, and IT stakeholders.

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.

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.

About the role

This role is based in Reckitt’s Supply – Manufacturing vertical and plays a key role in scaling manufacturing execution systems across Reckitt’s surface cleaning and household care factory operations.

Your responsibilities

• Build MES strategy and define features in line with operational goals and compliance standards.
• Own the MES product vision, strategy, and roadmap for manufacturing, quality, and broader supply chain teams.
• Ensure MES scalability, deep integration with ERP, PLM, shop-floor systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop business cases for investment, publish and track value realization.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for MES projects.
• Monitor MES performance and user adoption, driving continuous improvement.
• Engage with vendors and monitor industry trends for solution upgrades to enhance MES capabilities.

The experience we're looking for

• Drive the MES 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

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, life insurance for all employees globally, and 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.