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Newell Brands

Operations Supervisor, Packaging

Newell Brands, Maryville, Tennessee, United States, 37803

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7983

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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.

This Operations Supervisor is accountable for the safety, performance and direct supervision of the hourly associates.

Job Responsibilities

Plan manpower assignments and ensure execution of the production schedules in support of the workload ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective use of both human and material resources to meet customer demands

Confirm all required documentation and computer entries are completed accurately and in a timely fashion

Provide employees in manufacturing with continuous coaching on proper techniques and procedures. Performs follow-up checks during the shift and provides management with feedback regarding the performance of individual employees

Provide for safety and security of employees and Company property by ensuring a safe working environment and assuring that all operations follow all corporate policies and government regulations

Handle all day-to-day supervisory responsibilities for personnel related to work performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions per company policy

Responsible for meeting all company and department KPI's

Ensure product quality and that all manufacturing activities follow or exceed applicable quality procedures and standards. Must be able to recognize defects or errors in all production work centers

Identify, document, and implement procedures to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency

Attend and participate in twice per shift Daily Operations Review to discuss daily performance and actions to address challenges

Elevate daily challenges when support is needed

Communicate effectively with other department counterparts as well as Operations Manager daily

Skills and Abilities

Strong planning and organizational skills

Experience with SAP management software systems

Ability to achieve results through teamwork - open to diverse ideas, work inclusively and collaboratively, hold self and others accountable, and involve others to accomplish individual and team goals

Able to deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Able to drive results, set clear expectations, and solve problems

Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Continuous Improvement background

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work overtime as needed or adjust shift as necessary

Visual aptitude - must be able to see with or without correction

Communication - ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

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

3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience in high speed assembly and lean manufacturing or packaging operations preferred

TQM, Team Building, self-directed work force experience preferred

Experience in maintaining safety programs and developing ergonomic solutions

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.