Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 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.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Operations Supervisor (Assembly) is responsible for the safety, performance and direct supervision of hourly associates.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountability for the overall performance of a production shift.
• Tactical execution of all department goals and strategies.
• Responsible for meeting all company and department KPI's.
• Responsible for ensuring corrective action to employees and ensuring that they are following all company rules and regulations.
• Ensuring that all machinery and equipment run and remain operational.
• Responsible for providing a safe and orderly workplace for all associates.
• Ensuring execution of the production schedule for successful customer service.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to prioritize and problem solve quickly in high pressure situations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Teamwork
• Drive for Results
• Flexible to work any shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Visual aptitude - must be able to see with or without correction.
• Communication - ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 12 hour period.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in plastics processing, high speed assembly and lean manufacturing.
• TQM, Team Building, self-directed work force experience preferred.
• Experience in maintaining safety programs and developing ergonomic solutions.