• Productivity Manager

    Newell Brands (Maryville, TN)


    **Job ID:** 8114

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    **Newell Brands** is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

     

    The Productivity Manager is responsible for advocating the lean approach throughout the organization and serves as the plant consultant for all productivity projects. This position is highly visible and will work with all levels of employees across the organization. The key objective of the Productivity Manager is to drive, and financially track changes that will positively affect the bottom line of the company in a safe, efficient, cost-effective work environment. The Productivity Manager is responsible for developing Lean and Six Sigma training materials, facilitating training, implementing key business metrics, measuring performance, leading continuous improvement teams and driving change within the organization. The Productivity Manager will also lead our Lean Sigma Optimization continuous improvement team.

    Skills and Abilities

    + Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules required

    + Understand the drivers of financial performance and manage them

    + Drive for Results

    + Strategic Agility

    + Decision Making

    + Strong leadership and communication skills, including presentation skills

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and Outlook

    + Self-start and possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team

    + Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Visual aptitude – must be able to see with or without correction

    + Communication – ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally

    + Must be able to lift minimum of 50 pounds

    + Ability to perform a standing job for 12 consecutive hours

    + Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 12-hour period

    Education/Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering discipline

    + 2-3 years LEAN work experience required

    + Consumer Products Industry Experience preferred

    + Six Sigma green or black belt preferred

     

    Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.