Safety Improvement Coordinator

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Sunbeam, Rubbermaid, Sistema, Sharpie, Dymo, Coleman and NUK, 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 and Leadership. 

We embrace and live our values every day, in all we do, together we have built a winning culture in which employees feel a true sense of belonging, fulfillment and satisfaction and act as a force for good.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Newell Brands as a Safety and Continuous Improvement Specialist. Based in our Minto Distribution Centre, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager – Supply Chain. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safety & Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about building a strong safety culture while driving operational excellence through continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in shaping a safe and efficient workplace
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary, wellness day, and great team culture!

What will you be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain workplace health & safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Ensure compliance with relevant WHS regulations and standards.
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Provide training and mentoring to employees on safety and CI practices.

What you need to be successful?

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Operations or similar (preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in safety and/or continuous improvement roles (manufacturing, logistics or ideal industrial environments).
• Knowledge of WHS regulations and standards (ISO 45001 a plus).
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies (Green Belt highly regarded).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.

If you are passionate about safety and continuous improvement and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us drive excellence in safety and performance.