Continuous Improvement Manager

Alternate Locations: 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 teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership.

About the role

The PEAK (Continuous Improvement Operating System) & Productivity Manager will drive the PEAK implementation and its use as an operating system in the Victorville Distribution Center. This Program Manager-style role supports the development and facilitation of a Continuous Improvement strategy to advance business initiatives through effective deployment of PEAK systems, capabilities, and methodology. The role also leads the site’s productivity agenda, including strategy, governance, reporting, and capability-building within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead site through implementation of PEAK phases using standard project management principles, ensuring PEAK system owners build and track implementation plans.
• Build capability in and deploy PEAK systems to optimize value streams and work processes.
• Foster a Continuous Improvement culture within the site.
• Align CI initiatives with the site master plan and PEAK implementation strategy using common CI tools (Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC problem-solving methods, etc.).
• Partner with, coach, and lead the site team through the integration of CI methods and strategy.
• Ensure CI, project management, and PEAK tools drive successful completion of site projects and initiatives.
• Network with other organizational PEAK and productivity leaders to learn and share best practices.
• Lead the site’s efforts to build and deliver a productivity project funnel to achieve productivity goals.
• Lead the site’s Productivity Governance program to manage the overall Productivity Agenda.
• Support identification, facilitation, and tracking of site productivity projects.
• Provide analytics and business intelligence to support project selection, root-cause analysis, and project validation.
• Track and report productivity results, updates, and strategy to key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/distribution leadership role or in a Central Supply Chain role with project and leadership experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Program Manager role, focused on Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results.
• Change management expertise, including leading organizational change initiatives and managing resistance.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive decision-making and problem-solving.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to facilitate relations between Executive Leadership, Business Units, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Highly effective organization and planning skills.
• Must complete all OSHA-required training.
• Must successfully pass post-offer screening and background review.
• Role requires up to 10% travel for trainings, summits, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Working knowledge of common distribution systems and processes.
• Ability to serve in both Team Leadership and Team Member roles.
• Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and self-starter.
• Focus on adding value to a fast-paced, performance-driven business.

Pay

The California base pay range for this position is $100,320 to $137,940. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.