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Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, and Yankee Candle®. Driven by a sharp focus on the consumer, leading investment in innovation and brands, and a performance-driven culture, Newell Brands helps consumers achieve more where they live, learn, work and play.

The evolution of the Newell Brand’s Global Supply Chain (GSC) includes a focus on driving productivity through building capability in people, processes, and technology. PEAK, Newell’s branded improvement strategy, is fundamental to that goal. The Industrial Engineering and Operations team will help to achieve the productivity targets within Supply Chain through a global management and knowledge sharing of Industrial Engineering, Lean and PEAK PACS tools, processes and project management. As an integral part of the Supply Chain communities of practice, this role will be highly visible with major impact across all Newell Business Units.

This role can be based in within 2 hours from any Newell manufacturing facilities.

The Industrial Engineering (IE) Associate Manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement projects as well as working on cross-functional teams to coach productivity tools and processes across Newell Brand’s Global Supply Chain. Continuous improvement efforts will focus on making sustainable gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, OEE, and Cost. Methods for achieving and sustaining improvements will be based on Newell PEAK principles including Six Sigma, TPM and LEAN. The IE Associate Manager will need to collaborate closely with the PACS (Process & Tools Applications Capabilities Systems) team on improvement methodology, as well as Business Segments, factory, and other internal partners to achieve the project objectives aligned with the business needs. The team member will be responsible to carry out projects of a broad nature while exercising considerable judgment and creativity. The team member needs to be able to carry out appropriate financial analysis to validate/support proposals and gain support of key stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive Continuous Improvement & Productivity Savings Projects

• Responsible for identifying, chartering, and leading significant Industrial Engineering and improvement initiatives - delivering the project results on time

• Ensure team follows the project management process to provide project updates to the site leadership team and project stakeholders highlighting the current status, adherence to the project time plan, work accomplished, quick wins, points of escalation, elements of risk and the associated mitigation plans

• Develop project teams on key skills to drive improvement

• Utilize Newell PEAK tools and methodologies to drive sustainable operational improvements

• Lead and facilitate PEAK events and cross-functional improvement teams to identify root causes of problems and implement sustainable solutions.

• Support the development and standridization of Industrial Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Optimization (LSO) materials, including training material, templates, scorecards, tools, playbooks, etc.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other best practices to drive operational excellence and achieve cost savings.

• Train and mentor employees on industrial engineering and LSO concepts, methodologies, and best practices

• Analyze given data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key responsible people (i.e. sponsor, process owner, operator)

• Carry out sustainability programs to maintain the achieved savings, to complete additional training, to detect further savings opportunities

• Create new efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, and information, to make a product or provide a service.

• Analyze, design, and implement improved manufacturing and service processes, resource allocation and proper inventory controls

• Subject Mater Expert for Newell on cell process design, site layout design, and ergonomic workspace design.

• Professionally challenges current and/or traditional ways of thinking and lead new ways/approaches

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must be technically competent within a supply chain vertical with a willingness to being hands-on and comfortable with tactical execution while working on projects of strategic importance.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent degree

• 3-5 years’ experience in industrial engineering roles within manufacturing and distribution environments role or in a Central Supply Chain type role, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Strong technical expertise in industrial engineering principles, methodologies, and tools, with a passion for reimagining operations and driving transformative change.

• Skills in CAD software and layout design tools, with the ability to develop and visualize innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing business requirements and priorities.

• Strong project management skills

• Working knowledge of Continues Improvement (PEAK) including TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma strongly preferred

• Proficiency in areas of general business administration: organizational design and communications, economics, finance, etc.

• Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and a self-starter

• Computer literate (including mastery of all Microsoft Office Suite)

• Customer service orientation

• Ability to travel 50% to Supply Chain locations across the US and Internationally