Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job ID: 8930 

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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.

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Shelbyville POC, TN

Reports To: Engineering Manager

The evolution of the Newell Brands Supply Chain includes a focus on driving productivity through building capability in people, processes, and technology.  PEAK, Newell’s branded improvement strategy, is fundamental to that goal.  A Center of Excellence with a deep competency in implementation PEAK PACS in a Factory/Warehouse setting is a crucial element in our future success. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and alignment in support of the global Continuous Improvement Agenda working with Plant leaders and system leaders to assure ownership and timelines are met
• Integrate with the current site and central Continuous Improvement teams in performing training to support the business
• Build the capability of the key internal resources needed to deliver on critical initiatives
• Foster key relationships within the team
• Provide analytics and business intelligence to support project selection, root-cause analysis, project validation, etc.
• Drive integrated project plan to implement and deliver business results
• Ensure that Continuous Improvement work is impacting both results, and the culture change including:
  • Capability building for setting, tracking and problem-solving measures
  • Total employee involvement
  • Linkages of individual and team activities to losses and the business need
• Successful implementation of large capital projects on time and on budget

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience leading a project and managing a timeline
• Experienced working in a factory or warehouse with automation and systems
• Experience with a Continuous Improvement methodology (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Proven team member in collaboration of projects within facility

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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.