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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

 

As a member of Rubbermaid’s Plant Team, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will promote lean initiatives to improve processes, services or products within the facility.  This person will act as a changing agent to improve current operations and inefficiencies and help meet financial goals.

 

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, execute and track CI projects Ability to work both independently and as a team member to understand cost drivers and improvements to KPIs Develop and administer a master training plan for the facility to promote the advancement of a lean culture Promote and train associates in lean strategies, including but not limited to work balance, standardize work, problem solving, level production, Kaizens, TPM and SMED Function as a change agent by utilizing lean tools to implement cost improvement activities Collect and analyze data on plant processes, procedures, and performance using lean manufacturing evaluation tools and make recommendations on improvement opportunities Track, monitor and report regularly on project status, monitor improvement milestones to ensure on-time completion and sustainability of results Provide technical support to develop new cost savings projects Select, coach & train “champions” for Newell’s Performance, Engagement, Achievement, and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement methodology Network with other Newell leaders to learn and share “Best Practices” Assures compliance with Newell corporate governance, appropriate laws, and regulations

 

Qualifications 

4-year degree from an accredited college or university and / or equivalent experience preferred 4yrs+ of plant operations experience, including day to day floor operations 4yrs+ in a role of Continuous improvement Proficient in Microsoft Office: Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects Knowledgeable in ERP systems, SAP preferred.  Routing, BOM and cost structure experience

 

Skills & Abilities

Ability to handle multiple tasks Team oriented and hands-on working style  Open-minded and able to learn from others Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication Ability to work with integrity and build trust Previous experience leading, motivation and engaging teams

 

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.