Production Supervisor

Major Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Observe and enforce all safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands' Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.
• Drive operational excellence through the Company's Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
• Personally uphold the Newell Brands Values and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with Newell Brands' housekeeping and 6S standards.
• Lead all aspects of shift operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, delivery, and profitability.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate manpower to meet production requirements while maximizing labor efficiency and minimizing overtime.
• Monitor labor performance and staffing levels, adjusting support to production demand and achieving productivity goals.
• Manage material availability and flow to ensure production lines are adequately supplied while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and waste.
• Monitor and reduce scrap through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure bad or nonconforming parts are identified, contained, and prevented from reaching assembly lines through effective quality controls and communication.
• Cook up and manage color changes, mold or product changeovers, production sets, and startup activities to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Promote and implement Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering and supporting departments on new processes and equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate daily production metrics including safety, quality, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, and productivity performance.
• Lead daily shift meetings and ensure effective cascading communication of company objectives, safety information, operational priorities, production performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to all employees.
• Achieve production schedules while meeting quality, customer service, and operational performance objectives.
• Maintain accountability for ensuring facilities, machinery, tooling, and equipment are operating safely and efficiently by coordinating corrective actions with Maintenance, Engineering, and other support departments.
• Develop employees through effective coaching, performance management, training, and cross-training to improve workforce flexibility and operational capability.
• Maintain employee skills matrices and ensure team members receive the required operational, safety, and quality training.
• Foster a positive work environment while maintaining employee engagement, accountability, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Recommend hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and termination of production personnel as necessary.
• Establish performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, and hold employees accountable for achieving department goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Experience, And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Continuous Improvement, and waste elimination principles.
• Working knowledge of Newell Brands' SEAL safety program and PEAK continuous improvement methodology preferred.
• Experience managing labor efficiency, production scheduling, material management, scrap reduction, quality improvement, and production performance metrics.
• Experience leading training and cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility and employee development.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively cascade information throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to coordinate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships while consistently enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as required to support production operations.