Reckitt — home to the world’s most trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands — is hiring a Logistics Coordinator at its Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg facility. This is a pivotal leadership role within Reckitt’s world-class supply chain and manufacturing operations, where you will lead factory teams, drive continuous improvement through 5S, TPM, and root cause analysis, and help shape the future of one of Europe’s most respected FMCG manufacturing networks. A role where your influence extends far beyond operations — you’ll leave a lasting mark on Reckitt’s excellence journey in Germany.
About the Company — Reckitt, Heidelberg Germany
Global Presence: One of the world’s largest and most trusted FMCG companies — hygiene, health, and nutrition
Iconic Brands: Home to globally loved and trusted household brands used by millions daily
Supply Chain: A world-class global supply chain covering planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics
Employee Support: Global Employee Resource Groups, mental health programs, parental benefits, and share plans
Commitment: Protecting, healing, and nurturing in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world
Why This Logistics Opportunity in Heidelberg Stands Out
Strategic Location: Heidelberg — one of Germany’s most dynamic industrial and innovation hubs in Baden-Württemberg
Leadership Role: Drive and elevate a dedicated team of factory employees in a high-performance environment
Global Impact: Contribute to a supply chain that delivers trusted products to people all over the world
Career Growth: Join a company that invests in your development and promotes from within across global operations
Position Overview
The Logistics Coordinator at Reckitt Heidelberg is a cornerstone leadership position within the company’s European supply chain network. In this role, you will be responsible for nurturing and developing a team of factory employees, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of supply operations, and driving manufacturing excellence through proven methodologies including 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and root cause analysis. You will apply strong business acumen and supply chain management expertise to optimize production, resolve complex operational challenges, and continuously improve manufacturing processes — all while contributing to Reckitt’s global mission of delivering quality hygiene and health products worldwide.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Coordinator at Reckitt Heidelberg, you directly shape the manufacturing and supply chain performance of one of the world’s most recognized FMCG companies, lead and develop a dedicated factory team, implement 5S and TPM best practices, drive process improvement and production optimization, use advanced analytics and data-driven insights, and build a lasting career within Reckitt’s global supply chain excellence framework.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, nurture, and develop a team of dedicated factory employees across supply and logistics operations in Heidelberg
- Elevate team skill sets through coaching, structured training, and hands-on operational guidance
- Foster a high-performance, solution-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Ensure the smooth, efficient day-to-day running of all supply chain and manufacturing operations at the Heidelberg facility
- Apply expertise in supply chain management, production optimization, and logistics excellence to drive KPI performance
- Collaborate with Global Supply Planning and Procurement teams to align local operations with Reckitt’s global supply strategy
- Support Logistics Excellence initiatives to develop innovative product distribution approaches across Reckitt’s European network
Manufacturing Excellence & Process Improvement
- Implement and sustain 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and root cause analysis methodologies across factory operations
- Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing
- Apply a solution-oriented approach to complex operational challenges, delivering measurable performance improvements
- Contribute to Reckitt’s Manufacturing Excellence program to raise quality, efficiency, and safety standards at the plant level
Analytics & Business Partnership
- Leverage advanced analytics and data analytics tools to support supply chain planning and logistics management decisions
- Build strong business partnerships and collaborative relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Apply business acumen to productivity management, cost efficiency, and process optimization initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Substantial experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment — FMCG, hygiene, health, or related sector preferred
- Proven track record of leadership and team management within a factory or supply chain setting
- Well-versed in 5S, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and root cause analysis methodologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes with hands-on experience leading factory employees
Skills for Success
- Strong supply chain management, logistics management, and supply chain planning capabilities
- Advanced analytics and data analytics skills for operational decision-making and performance tracking
- Proven ability to improve business processes and drive productivity management at a team and plant level
- Excellent collaboration, partnership building, and relationship management skills across cross-functional teams
- Business acumen with a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and production optimization strategies
About Reckitt — Global Hygiene, Health & Nutrition Leader
Reckitt is home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Its purpose is clear: to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. With a global supply chain as the backbone of the business, Reckitt operates Manufacturing Excellence, Global Supply Planning, Procurement Centre of Excellence, and Logistics Excellence teams that deliver trusted products to people all over the world — safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
What Reckitt Offers: Parental benefits, Employee Assistance Program for mental health, life insurance, global share plans, short-term performance incentives, and inclusion-first workplace culture with four global Employee Resource Groups supporting every stage of your career.
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Professionals: With substantial manufacturing or logistics experience and a strong 5S/TPM background in Germany or Europe
- Manufacturing Team Leaders: Ready to step into a coordinator role at a world-class global FMCG operation in Heidelberg
- Logistics Operations Specialists: With experience in production optimization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
- FMCG Supply Chain Graduates: With relevant work experience in factory operations, logistics planning, or manufacturing excellence
- Process Improvement Experts: Skilled in root cause analysis, TPM, and advanced analytics seeking leadership growth in a global company
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