Job ID: 1088 

Alternate Locations: United States-Massachusetts-Whately 

 

 

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.

 

SUMMARY

 

The Senior Engineer, Operational Excellence (OPEX) will act as a lead for productivity project implementation within the Yankee Candle Manufacturing Facility.  They will act as an advisor to all departments and will participate in other cross-functional project teams supporting the effective use of manpower and materials to achieve measurable improvements within the facility.  The Senior Engineer, OPEX will be a change agent responsible for leading the plant into a results driven, team-oriented culture that embraces continuous improvement through project completion and the implementation of PEAK (Planning, Engagement, Achievement, Knowledge) in all plant functions.  A strong background in process improvement principles (Lean, Six Sigma, and/or TPM) is required for this position. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Actively leads and drives the implementation of the Lean Sigma Optimization (LSO) PAC for PEAK at the site Align CI initiatives with the Overarching Strategic Plan and PEAK implementation strategy Coach and facilitate the leadership team through the integration of CI methods and strategy Build capability and deploy systems to optimize value streams and work processes Leads day-to-day activities of the Lean Team Mentors productivity project leaders on the use of Six Sigma Tools and Methodologies and Data Analysis. Mentors employees within the plant on the use of Lean Manufacturing Tools. Shares "best practice" methods and ideas across departments. Leads the successful implementation of productivity/process improvement projects within the plant. Completes financial cost analysis (cost savings estimates and return on investment justifications) for productivity/process improvement projects. Makes implementation and results a top priority and regularly updates the leadership team on project progress. Updates cost savings for owned projects on a monthly basis. Will be expected to help deliver annual productivity targets through ideation and project execution.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BSME, BSIE or relevant technical BS Degree. Minimum of 2 – 4 years plant/operations experience. Proven track record of successfully leading Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement projects within a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodology, strong quantitative, analytical and process redesign skills, along with the excellent project management skills are required. Lean manufacturing experience with ability to lead SMED, Kaizen, 5S and TPM events/projects. Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow throughput world. Strong facilitation and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills to lead and support empowered employees in a team environment. Strong presentation skills to effectively communicate project progress, results, data analysis, and training delivery. Willing to come in outside of working hours as required by projects. MS Office software skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab. Bottom line-oriented knowledge of financial functions. Able to work with minimum supervision. High energy, self-motivated, enthusiastic, well organized. Able to work in a highly matrixed organization 10% domestic and international travel may be required

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

2-4 years Lean Manufacturing experience. Green Belt Certification 5+ years of manufacturing experience. Experience with assembly and packaging of consumer products

 

CLIMATE:

Must work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with constant interruptions.  Must clearly communicate business goals so associates understand how they contribute to the organization's success. Extensive short-term planning based on established and changing priorities.  Involves ongoing problem solving.  Must be able to communicate with all departments across the organizational chart.  Some irregular hours required.

 

Newell Brands and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

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.