Digital Transformation Lead

Reckitt Benckiser Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Nottingham seeks a Digital Transformation Lead to drive digital initiatives within manufacturing. This role involves managing projects that enhance efficiency and productivity through innovative digital solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong background in manufacturing processes, digital technologies, and project management, along with excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders. Join a firm dedicated to promoting health and well-being through advanced supply chain solutions and a culture of inclusion.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Short-term incentives

Global share plans

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Lean principles.
• Proven experience managing digital solutions in operations.
• Excellent communication for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end digital initiatives and site’s digital roadmap.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean and Industry 4.0.
• Use analytics for insights to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Data analytics

Project management

Change management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MES Systems

SCADA Systems

ERP Systems

IoT platforms

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

As a Digital Transformation Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of driving digital transformation within our manufacturing site. Based at our Nottingham Factory, this role is all about turning ideas into impactful solutions, managing end-to-end projects and ensuring the successful deployment, adoption, and optimisation of cutting‑edge digital tools, systems, and processes. You’ll collaborate closely with operational teams and our central digital/IT function to translate business needs into practical, technology‑enabled solutions that boost productivity, enhance quality, and strengthen safety and sustainability. If you’re passionate about innovation and making a tangible difference, this is the role for you.

Applicants

Application End Date: Sunday 16th November 2025 00:00

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for local digital initiatives. Drive the site’s digital roadmap and support future growth opportunities.
• Champion operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 principles.
• Act as a digital ambassador, collaborating across all functions.
• Promote a culture of digital literacy and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Use analytics to deliver insights that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimise resources.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies and best practices for manufacturing operations.

The experience we're looking for

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean/Continuous Improvement principles, and IoT.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing digital solutions in an operational environment.
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Change management and training facilitation skills.
• Project management capability with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

The skills for success

• Experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or digital transformation roles.
• Hands‑on experience with MES, SCADA, ERP systems, or IoT platforms.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and predictive analytics preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards in manufacturing environments is an advantage.

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.