Production Lead

Job ID: 17287 

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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.

Job Description:

The Production Lead position will be responsible for understanding the goals and priorities of the Operations Manager and successfully complete those priorities.  This position will need to be able to lead the chemical operators in all desired responsibilities, such as safety, quality, and production metrics.  This position will have the opportunity to learn the different aspects of the ink manufacturing process such as material planning and inventory accuracy.  Overall, this position will possess a desire to succeed, ability to learn quickly, adjust to the dynamic production environment, and a willingness to lead others to be successful in the task at hand.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Motivate, lead and train chemical operations to meet production and quality goals and uphold performance standards.
• Coach and develop chemical operators on their daily functions and expectations.
• Maintain strong floor presence.
• Follows policies and procedures and actively demonstrates Company Code of Conduct
• Provide support in work area as needed, including assisting with all manufacturing duties when required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory/Order Accuracy:

• Assist the finance team by monitoring and coordinating inventory accuracy throughout the production process.
• Work with the materials group to ensure the production schedule is completed in an efficient and organized manner.
• Basic understanding of the SAP and Database for scheduling inks.
• Receive raw materials into inventory.

Reporting/Performance:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and do any and all necessary things to ensure a safe and productive work environment Provide leadership and guidance to employees.
• Ensure the chemical operators are performing all required responsibilities in a safe and productive manner.
• Prioritize work flow and assign work in responsible area.
• Must understand all job operations within area.

Communication:

• Assist the Operation Manager to successfully manage the production area with the Safety, Quality, and Production metrics.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all associates.
• Inform the Quality lab technicians with the daily production priorities.
• Monitors and reports environmental related concerns to the site Environmental Engineer and/or Operation Manager, especially related to waste management (hazardous and non-hazardous).
• Understanding of all environmental and regulatory responsibilities of the LMTC.
• Work within a cross-functional team environment to understand the separate areas that affect the production process and provide the chemical operators clear direction to complete required task.
• Assist in PEAK techniques that are utilized throughout the production process.
• Successfully complete training in 49CFR, IATA, and IMDG.

Safety/Housekeeping:

• Safety focus – Drive to improve safety performance, ensure safety rules/practices and good housekeeping is followed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Flexible to work any shift
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Successful completion of eye exam with corrected vision at least 20/25 and ability to identify and distinguish colors; hearing exam; pulmonary function test and respirator fit test.
• Must wear respirator when required.
• Frequent physical effort raising and moving material or objects that are average weight continuously and raise light weight objects or material overhead occasionally
• Bend, stretch, and reach low and high places frequently; ability to push, pull and lean forward
• Ability to perform standing job for 12 consecutive hours
• Operate computer, RF gun and other production equipment
• Ascend/descend multiple levels inside and outside facility
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain fork lift license; valid state issued driver’s license and successful completion of eye exam required.

EXPERIENCE:

• HS/GED required and 2 or more years of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; previous leadership experience is an asset.
• Experience in ink manufacturing preferred.
• Team oriented, self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Ability to contribute and work  within a cross-functional team
• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Become a proficient user in SAP systems and assist in the effective use of this system.
• Experience with all MS Office products and ability to use Excel.
• Ability to plan work on a daily basis and be self-motivated.

• Requires flexibility to changing priorities based on department needs.

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

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.