Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement & Productivity

Job ID: 5727 

Alternate Locations: Brazil-Sao Paulo-São Paulo 

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The evolution of the Newell Brands Supply Chain includes a focus on driving productivity through building capability in people, processes, and technology.  PEAK (Performance, Engagement, Achievement, and Knowledge), Newell’s branded improvement strategy, is fundamental to that goal.  A Center of Excellence with a deep competency in implementation PEAK PACS (Processes, Applications, Capabilities, and Systems) in a Factory/Warehouse setting is a crucial element in our future success.   This role will facilitate and lead CI strategy and capability deployment in the Sites to support business imperatives through the effective deployment of PEAK systems, capabilities, and methodology.   Achieve objective performance improvement results through capability building, coaching, and deployment of Lean Sigma and TPM tools and systems.

Productivity Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the LATAM FY´25 Make Gross Productivity target 6M USD (1.8M D&T and 4.2M MFG)
• Support productivity governance and program management with monthly, quarterly and annual reports for LATAM Sites (18 Distribution sites & 7 MFG Sites)
• Communicate and train the execution of the global productivity reporting system under the new organizational structure.
• Support develop MFG or D&T productivity budgets at local level.
• Ensure Productivity Goals are passed down and understood.
• Own identification, facilitation, and tracking of functional cost improvement projects on CPT.
• Coach & train LATAM “PEAK & Productivity site engineers” on CPT system.
• Perform regular & periodic validation of each project / initiative with each function or operating unit.
• Teach & support the teams in using problem solving & tracking tools.

PEAK Responsibilities:

• Responsible for follow-up PEAK Implementation Plan for LATAM Sites
• Facilitate the development of Site Master Plan to deliver long and short-term business objectives through system deployment and capability building focused on alignment, the elimination of waste, and 100% employee engagement.
• Establish monthly, quarterly, and annual deployment strategies, plans, and tactics for the site (including all 4 wall functions)
• Align PEAK initiatives with the Overarching Strategic Plan and PEAK implementation strategy.
• Coach and facilitate the leadership team through the integration of PEAK methods and strategy.
• Build capability and deploy PEAK systems to optimize value streams and work processes.
• Assure integration of PEAK PACS (Processes, Applications, Capabilities, and Systems) and effective governance to standards and master plan priorities
• Implement site loss analysis and idea generation.
• Build PEAK PACS teams, systems, and leaders linked to site strategy within the organization
• Link PACS work groups to prioritized business opportunities
• Provide guidance and alignment in support of the global PEAK Agenda
• Build the capability of the key internal resources needed to deliver on critical initiatives
• Provide analytics and business intelligence to support project selection, root-cause analysis, project validation, etc.
• Ensure that PEAK work is impacting both results, and the culture change including:
  • Capability building for setting, tracking and problem-solving measures
  • Total employee involvement
  • Linkages of individual and team activities to losses and the business needs

Network with other global and organizational leaders & to learn and share “Best Practices”.

• Foster key relationships with various functions 

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• 7–10 years of experience in a Central Supply Chain role, combining both strategic and tactical responsibilities, with hands-on application of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM, Lean, Six Sigma), particularly in the areas of education and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of functional or operational leadership experience in a multi-site or cross-functional continuous improvement environment (TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma).
• Professional certification in Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar methodologies (preferred).
• Proven ability to manage and lead complex projects with measurable results in high-performance environments.

Skills & Abilities
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable results through influence and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to convey complex concepts across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust, engage teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Skilled in coaching, motivating, and developing individuals and teams to achieve operational excellence.
• High adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities, with strong time management, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-relevant technologies.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-volume, high-output environments while maintaining quality and focus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to international supply chain locations.

Professional Strengths
• Continuously seeks innovative ways to add value to performance-driven operations.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by challenging conventional thinking and leading the adoption of new processes and solutions.
• Embraces change with a proactive, solutions-oriented attitude and effectively leads others through transformation.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with a high degree of organization, creativity, and accountability.
• Committed to continuous learning, improvement, and operational excellence across all levels of the organization.

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.