Senior Plant Manager

Job ID: 2842 

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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.

Position Title:     Senior Plant Manager

Location:             Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Reports To:         Brazil Manufacturing Director

As the Senior Plant Manager you will be responsible for leading the production operations of Newell’s Pouso Alegre facility, driving safety, operational excellence, and financial performance. You will oversee compliance with corporate and legal standards while fostering innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role involves managing a diverse team, shaping long-term strategies, and ensuring high-quality production delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize efficiency, productivity, and site performance.
• Lead a team of ~600 employees, fostering collaboration, growth, and accountability.
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of operational excellence.
• Drive innovation through automation, lean manufacturing, and capital investment strategies.
• Oversee product delivery to meet quality, cost, and timeline goals across Newell's network.
• Develop long-term plans for site talent, infrastructure, and technological advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field
• Solid experience operations/manufacturing management, overseeing multiple departments beyond production.
• Experience in plastic process manufacturing industries
• Bilingual: English and Portuguese, with excellent communication skills.
• Financial performance management and strategic planning capabilities, with expertise in budget management, cost analysis, and resource allocation. 
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and lead by example. 
• Strong cross-functional collaboration within matrix environments and conflict resolution. 

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.