POSITION TITLE: Plant Manager

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Group Operations

LOCATION: Reedsburg, WI

POSITION SUMMARY: The focus of the Plant Manager is to lead manufacturing operations at the Reedsburg WI facility through a team of functional managers and supervisors. Ensure increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving Safety, Service, Cost, Quality and Employee Engagement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant performance measures.

• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.

• Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

• Manage material requirements and schedules to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.

• Ensure compliance with Company policies and practices for cost control, waste reduction, quality, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA), safety and complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost.

• Determine operations headcount needs and ensure compliance with Company policies.

• Support negotiation of the Union bargaining agreement, administer operations within the agreement, and maintain constructive relations with the Union.

• Identify, communicate, and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects.

• Manage compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Daily supervision of a team of managers, supervisors, and administrative personnel.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.

• Minimum of 7 years management experience in consumer product manufacturing, plastics manufacturing is preferred.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and multiple continuous improvement techniques required.

• Technical skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.

• Leadership: A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

• Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan over a 3–12-month time span.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent project and program management skills.

• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office products. SAP experience preferred.

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.