Area Lead

Job ID: 3530 

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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 Area Lead will be “Masters” of their area. They need to be capable of training, trouble shooting and leading their area. Areas may include Retail Picking, Loading, Imports, Inbound, etc. Areas will have employees broken down into smaller teams to manage and will be responsible for that team getting the work completed for the day.

Position Detail – Responsibilities

• Good communication
• Excellent in trouble shooting.
• Willing to be mobile on the production floor instead of stationed at the desk.
• Responsible for their area’s workload to be completed on time for the day.
• Bring up issues and concerns that are happening on the floor.
• Engage in conversations with the employees about Labor Management and their performance.
• Become engaged with PEAK on the floor to develop and fix ongoing issues.
• Be a leader and lead by example.
• Take ownership in area members to ensure teams stay strong and productive or if teams need change.
• Team player within the shift and between the shifts
• Has good attendance and is accountable
• Safety focus – Drive to improve safety performance, ensure safety rules/practices and good housekeeping is followed.
• Ensure that all housekeeping and 6S audits are conducted daily. Target 6S rating to exceed 90%.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Maintain clean and orderly equipment and report any safety concerns on the rides.

Position Detail – Key Qualifications

• HS/GED required, and 2 or more years of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; previous leadership experience is an asset.
• Experience in distribution/logistics/warehouse preferred.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude.
• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan work daily and be self-motivated.
• Requires flexibility to changing priorities based on shipping and production department needs.

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.