LATAM TPM Reliability Manager
São Paulo, São Paulo, BR
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: LATAM TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Reliability Manager
Location: Remote based on São Paulo - BR, Pouso Alegre - BR, CDMX - MX, Monterrey - MX or Buenos Aires, AR
Reports to: Sr. Manager ERA LATAM
About the Role
We’re seeking a dynamic TPM Reliability Manager to lead the deployment of Equipment & Facility Ownership standards and drive maintenance excellence across our LATAM regional operations. This role is part of Newell’s PEAK (Planning, Engagement, Achievement, Knowledge) strategy, focused on building capability in people, processes, and technology. The TPM Reliability Manager will be responsible for enabling reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver coaching and training in core TPM pillars: Autonomous Maintenance, 6S, Centerlining
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Lead initiatives in Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Breakdown Analysis, CMMS, and Spares Optimization
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Support deployment of PEAK PACS (Processes, Applications, Capabilities, Systems) across LATAM
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Develop and execute Master Deployment Plans aligned with strategic goals
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Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and capability-building sessions
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Provide hands-on coaching to site teams, from operators to senior leaders
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Ensure alignment between reliability initiatives and business performance metrics
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Build and mentor local PACS teams to sustain excellence
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Strong experience in TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
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Proven background in coaching, training and influencig large and multilevel teams
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Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
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Fluent in English (mandatory); Spanish is highly desirable
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
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Regional experience across LATAM countries
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Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
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Comfortable in a support-focused role centered on capability building
- Availability up to 75% travel across LATAM and North America
- USA VISA available to travel
Why Join Us? This is a high-impact regional leadership role that blends technical expertise with people development. You’ll be at the forefront of transforming reliability and operational excellence across LATAM, helping shape the future of Newell’s supply chain.
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.