Continuous Improvement Manager

Newell Brands•Winchester, VA

61d

About The Position

As a key member of the Winchester Plant Leadership Team (PLT), the Leader of Continuous Improvement will drive the deployment and execution of Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean, and Productivity strategies across three facilities, including manufacturing and distribution operations. This role is responsible for delivering measurable performance improvements by building capabilities, coaching teams, and implementing Lean Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies. The Leader will collaborate across functions to embed CI principles into the organizational culture and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement.
At least 3 years of project management experience.
Proven track record of leading productivity and cost-saving initiatives with cumulative savings exceeding $3M.
Strong knowledge of Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strategic Thinking - Ability to align CI initiatives with organizational goals and long-term strategy.
Leadership & Coaching - Skilled in mentoring teams and influencing leaders to adopt CI practices.
Project Management - Strong planning, execution, and tracking skills for complex initiatives.
Analytical Problem Solving - Proficient in DMAIC and root cause analysis tools.
Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Change Management - Ability to lead and sustain change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Data-Driven Decision Making - Comfortable using metrics and KPIs to guide improvement efforts. Collaboration - Effective at building relationships across departments and levels.
Training & Facilitation - Capable of designing and delivering CI training programs.
ERP Systems Knowledge - Familiarity with SAP or similar systems to support process optimization

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of a CI Master Plan aligned with long- and short-term business objectives.
Identify and implement productivity, cost-reduction, and Value-Added Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
Ensure CI plans are directly linked to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), strategic goals, and annual productivity targets.
Drive operational efficiency by optimizing the use of facilities, personnel, equipment, and ERP systems.
Establish and monitor weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual CI deployment objectives.
Align CI initiatives with the broader Division Strategic Plan.
Coach and support leadership in integrating CI methodologies into daily operations.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address prioritized business opportunities.
Select, train, and mentor CI "champions" in Newell's PEAK (Performance, Engagement, Achievement, Knowledge) methodology.
Teach and guide teams in the use of DMAIC problem-solving tools.
Collaborate with CI leaders across the organization to share and adopt best practices.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.