Sr. Manager, Distribution & Transportation

Job ID: 14609 

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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. 

The Sr. Manager, Distribution and Transportation is responsible for the execution of all operations at the Reno Newell Brands Facility.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of labor, supplies, and equipment required to meet and exceed financial shipping/receiving, safety, productivity, employee engagement and service targets
• Managing communication up and down within the supply chain to appropriately represent activities taking place in the SC and work closely with other functions to ensure execution (e.g. Customer Service, Segment Planning, Human Resources, Integration etc).
• Managing dynamic circumstances and having the ability to make sound independent decisions based on multiple considerations
• Assure appropriate staffing and execution to handle significant seasonal changes in demand
• Interface effectively with wide range of personnel under all situations and be both directive and responsive
• Manage effectively at multiple levels of the organization
• Communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning skills, personal organization skills and ability to make rational decisions based on the data
• Manage Supervisors and Managers in the Distribution area and be responsible for guiding, mentoring and developing his/her management team
• The leader of the facility that runs approximately 300-400 factory hourly roles with 15 lead positions on the floor
• Assessing distribution processes for the feasibility of use of applications
• Assure real time date and analytics to optimize automation operations and building flows in real time

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Logistics or related area
• 15+ years’ experience in progressively-responsible logistics roles
• 7+ years’ experience in a relevant project management environment
• Strong budgeting and productivity experience
• PkMS and SAP experience
• Drive for results and strategic agility
• Courageous leadership and strong decision making skills
• Great communication skills, can clearly communicate ideas at all levels of the organization
• Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or other relevant Operational Excellence experience
• Ability to lead cross functional teams
• Strong process orientation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Well organized with ability to manage through exceptions and data tracking
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during working hours

Preferred Experience

• WES/WCS (Warehouse Execution System/Warehouse Control System); Mathews Nexus system would be a plus
• SAP EWM
• SMS Safety Management Systems
• New system implementation
• General knowledge of SCS, PLCs (conveyor and sortation controls)
• MicroMain or other Maintenance Management Systems
• Labor Management Systems

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.