Plant Manager

Newell Brands • Mogadore, OH

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About The Position

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.
The Plant Manager is responsible for managing the strategic and tactical direction of the entire manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager oversees all site operations—including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain—ensuring the achievement of site-wide KPIs such as safety, EBITDA, equipment performance, waste reduction, product quality, and operational plan goal attainment. This role serves as the primary leader for the site, fostering a culture of "Passion for Winning" and operational excellence while meeting business and budget objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business/Finance, or equivalent. required
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience (vs. 5+ for Sr. Production Manager).
• 5+ years of managerial experience leading large, cross-functional teams (500+ employees preferred).
• Advanced ability in calculating labor manning requirements and monitoring labor spend.
• Expert-level employee leadership and staff development skills.
• Intermediate Financial Modeling and budget creation/adherence.
• Proficiency in Operational Excellence/Lean processes and performance improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, DMAIC).
• Capable of creating high-level operational status reports and presenting them effectively to Executive Operations Management.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience in high-volume plastic injection molding or consumer goods manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute the long-term strategic plan for the Mogadore facility, translating corporate goals into functional KPIs and objectives for all departments.
• Manage productivity programs to reduce cost/labor spend, drive manufacturing process standardization, and improve overall employee performance. Champion the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (PEAK, Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize value streams.
• Monitor daily production function performance to ensure "On-Time In-Full" (OTIF) delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Maintain full adherence to the plant budget, funding, and delivery for financial goals.
• Lead executive-level problem solving regarding labor spend issues, material waste, and productivity projects.
• Identify and justify Capital Expenditure (CapEx) needs for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Create direct/indirect labor level staffing plans to ensure optimal workforce utilization across all shifts.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and staff development for a multi-disciplinary leadership team (Production Managers, Engineers, HR, Safety).
• Interface effectively in a professional manner with all employees in the Company, as well as the public, fostering an inclusive and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company and Governmental safety standards, policies, and procedures by staff and outside vendors.
• Proactively identify safety risks and implement corrective actions to maintain a zero-harm culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager