Production Manager

Newell Brands•Wichita, KS

22h

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. Assists in the development of annual operating and capital budgets. During monthly reviews, explains variances and explain when spending forecasts need to be changed. Manages budget throughout the year to ensure effective use of all resources. Staff Management – Ensure consistency of work procedures and employer relationships across all shifts while managing performance expectations. Assures that all employees are adequately trained by group leaders or other designated staff member. Validate that adequate work instructions, safety practices (JSAs), work standards, and quality standards are present for all jobs in the operation. Assesses the performance of associates in regard to efficiency, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, attendance and quality, then coaches, disciplines employees in accordance with company personnel policies. Recommend pay changes in accordance with company personnel policies. Determine appropriate staffing levels (full-time and contingent) to meet production needs. Production Planning - Plans and prioritizes production to meet production schedule. Participate in production meetings and update production planner schedule as required. Mains shop floor controls allowing efficient updating of work orders. Validates that equipment and tooling are available and in good working order to meet production requirements. Manage raw materials as required. Promotes efficient use of staff. Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program. Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program. Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct. Monitor and maintain safe work environment practices Assures appropriate emergency medical treatment is administered to employees in the case of injury or illness. Assure all company policies and procedures are communicated and complied with by all plant employees. Assures that all OSHA regulations are complied with and that safety is stressed and emphasized to all employees. Works to reduce dependence on environmentally regulated products and processes. Participates in injury prevention, promoting safety and maintaining a neat and orderly workplace. Coordinates layout changes, equipment conversions, or equipment installations at the facility. Leads safety committee in the pursuit of a safer working environment through observation and investigation of safety related items. Establish, communicate and monitor parameters for operations that require materials that are environmentally regulated. Foster and coordinate initiatives to develop a continuous improvement in the manufacturing culture. All other projects assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required plus 5 to 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 3 of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
Requires broad technical or administrative experience in a manufacturing environment
Must possess a thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Must have a working knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.
Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Must have a proven record in continuous improvement processes and lean principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
During monthly reviews, explains variances and explain when spending forecasts need to be changed.
Manages budget throughout the year to ensure effective use of all resources.
Ensure consistency of work procedures and employer relationships across all shifts while managing performance expectations.
Assures that all employees are adequately trained by group leaders or other designated staff member.
Validate that adequate work instructions, safety practices (JSAs), work standards, and quality standards are present for all jobs in the operation.
Assesses the performance of associates in regard to efficiency, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, attendance and quality, then coaches, disciplines employees in accordance with company personnel policies.
Recommend pay changes in accordance with company personnel policies.
Determine appropriate staffing levels (full-time and contingent) to meet production needs.
Plans and prioritizes production to meet production schedule.
Participate in production meetings and update production planner schedule as required.
Maintains shop floor controls allowing efficient updating of work orders.
Validates that equipment and tooling are available and in good working order to meet production requirements.
Manage raw materials as required.
Promotes efficient use of staff.
Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.
Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.
Monitor and maintain safe work environment practices
Assures appropriate emergency medical treatment is administered to employees in the case of injury or illness.
Assure all company policies and procedures are communicated and complied with by all plant employees.
Assures that all OSHA regulations are complied with and that safety is stressed and emphasized to all employees.
Works to reduce dependence on environmentally regulated products and processes.
Participates in injury prevention, promoting safety and maintaining a neat and orderly workplace.
Coordinates layout changes, equipment conversions, or equipment installations at the facility.
Leads safety committee in the pursuit of a safer working environment through observation and investigation of safety related items.
Establish, communicate and monitor parameters for operations that require materials that are environmentally regulated.
Foster and coordinate initiatives to develop a continuous improvement in the manufacturing culture.
All other projects assigned by management.