Manufacturing Production Manager

Newell Brands•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Manager manages and coordinates receiving raw materials, converting them into finished goods, and maintaining the plant’s facility and equipment. The role participates in developing and implementing operational changes in line with corporate policies, continuous improvement principles, and inventory control techniques. The manager supports annual operating and capital budgets, explains monthly variances, updates spending forecasts as needed, and oversees effective use of resources. They manage staffing and performance across shifts, ensure employee training and adequate work, safety, and quality standards, and determine staffing levels to meet production needs. They plan and prioritize production, maintain shop-floor controls, ensure equipment and tooling are available and functional, and manage raw materials. The role promotes safety and compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements. It coordinates facility layout changes and equipment conversions or installations, leads the safety committee, and fosters a continuous-improvement manufacturing culture through company programs. The manager also upholds Newell Brands’ values and Code of Conduct and completes other projects assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five to ten years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
Broad technical or administrative experience in a manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
Strong leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
Proven record in continuous improvement processes and lean principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing annual operating and capital budgets; explain monthly variances, revise spending forecasts when needed, and manage resources throughout the year.
Manage staffing and performance expectations consistently across shifts.
Ensure employees receive adequate training and that jobs have appropriate work instructions, safety practices, work standards, and quality standards.
Assess associate performance and coach or discipline employees in accordance with company personnel policies; recommend pay changes as appropriate.
Determine full-time and contingent staffing levels needed to meet production requirements.
Plan and prioritize production to meet the production schedule; participate in production meetings and update the production planner schedule as needed.
Maintain shop-floor controls for efficient work-order updates.
Validate that equipment and tooling are available and in good working order to meet production requirements.
Manage raw materials and promote efficient use of staff.
Observe safety policies and procedures under Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.
Drive success through the company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
Uphold Newell Brands’ values and Code of Conduct.
Monitor and maintain safe workplace practices, including arranging appropriate emergency medical treatment for employee injuries or illness.
Communicate and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and ensure OSHA regulations are met.
Work to reduce dependence on environmentally regulated products and processes; establish, communicate, and monitor operating parameters for materials that are environmentally regulated.
Participate in injury prevention, promote safety, and maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
Coordinate facility layout changes, equipment conversions, and equipment installations.
Lead the safety committee in improving workplace safety through observation and investigation of safety-related items.
Foster and coordinate initiatives that develop a continuous-improvement manufacturing culture.
Complete other projects assigned by management.