Newell Brands

Production Manager

Newell Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wichita • Kansas • United States

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About the role

  • Assists in the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • During monthly reviews, explains variances and explain when spending forecasts need to be changed.
  • Manages budget throughout the year to ensure effective use of all resources.
  • Ensure consistency of work procedures and employer relationships across all shifts while managing performance expectations.
  • Assures that all employees are adequately trained by group leaders or other designated staff member.
  • Validate that adequate work instructions, safety practices (JSAs), work standards, and quality standards are present for all jobs in the operation.
  • Assesses the performance of associates in regard to efficiency, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, attendance and quality, then coaches, disciplines employees in accordance with company personnel policies.
  • Recommend pay changes in accordance with company personnel policies.
  • Determine appropriate staffing levels (full-time and contingent) to meet production needs.
  • Plans and prioritizes production to meet production schedule.
  • Participate in production meetings and update production planner schedule as required.
  • Maintains shop floor controls allowing efficient updating of work orders.
  • Validates that equipment and tooling are available and in good working order to meet production requirements.
  • Manage raw materials as required.
  • Promotes efficient use of staff.
  • Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.
  • Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
  • Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.
  • Monitor and maintain safe work environment practices
  • Assures appropriate emergency medical treatment is administered to employees in the case of injury or illness.
  • Assure all company policies and procedures are communicated and complied with by all plant employees.
  • Assures that all OSHA regulations are complied with and that safety is stressed and emphasized to all employees.
  • Works to reduce dependence on environmentally regulated products and processes.
  • Participates in injury prevention, promoting safety and maintaining a neat and orderly workplace.
  • Coordinates layout changes, equipment conversions, or equipment installations at the facility.
  • Leads safety committee in the pursuit of a safer working environment through observation and investigation of safety related items.
  • Establish, communicate and monitor parameters for operations that require materials that are environmentally regulated.
  • Foster and coordinate initiatives to develop a continuous improvement in the manufacturing culture.
  • All other projects assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required plus 5 to 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 3 of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
  • Requires broad technical or administrative experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Must possess a thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Must have a working knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
  • Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
  • Must have a proven record in continuous improvement processes and lean principles.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • SAP experience preferred.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
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