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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.\nSummary: This role is responsible for machine setup, preventive maintenance, and supporting the Wichita plastics production process. It also coordinates activities and provides leadership across assigned plastics areas, assisting in directing workers and monitoring machine operations to ensure efficient production.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:\nObserves all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.\nDrive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.\nPersonally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.\nMaintain a clean and orderly workstation for compliance with Newell Brands’ Housekeeping standards.\nEnsure operators have been trained on JSA’s safety and PPE for the machines they are assigned to\nResponsible for machine output impacting OEE adhering to quality and performance expectations\nAssist with the Initiation and catalog of personnel training as required\nComplete programming and set up calibration of machines and equipment to meet part specifications\nMonitor and maintain material handling system\nMaintain 6/S initiative\nComplete product setup, including molds, fixtures, nozzles, fabrication of EOAT, plugs, and automation as required\nMinor repairs and disassembly/reassembly of tooling and equipment\nUse hand tools to change out parts including cylinders, pneumatic valves, core pins, vacuum brake components, filters, blow needles, linear actuators, tighten knockouts, replace water lines, replace air lines and replace fittings.\nManage and maintain the material management system.\nFollow all procedures within the company and for the department.\nUtilize micro main to document daily work and parts consumed from MRO.\nRead and follow production notes for sets, component and color changes\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives.\nPerform color component changes\nComplete all required documentation\nTroubleshoots to maintain smooth flow of production or product shipments, instruct employees on the job as necessary\nPlans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules\nPrioritize job assignments and machine schedules based on production needs\nParticipates in fire mitigation training, including fire prevention and fire extinguisher training\nAssists with making job estimates assists with recommendations\nReports on irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdowns\nInitiates requisitions for materials and supplies\nReports on production issues needing maintenance\nSupports team objectives\nOther duties as assigned\nStrong interpersonal and leadership skills are a must\nAbility to troubleshoot machinery\nMust be able to work a weekend shift\nMust be able to work overtime as needed\nAccountable for first pass yield (line returns)\nTrain Mold Machine Assistants, Assistant Leads, and Plastics Leads.\nBe able to perform all duties listed without assistance (This does not include set work that requires more than one person)\nTroubleshoots to maintain production processes run smoothly and efficiently.\nIdentifying and monitor production machine parameters and the setting of centerlines.\nIdentify machine faults and production rate errors, ensure machines and equipment are running at cycle time.\nPerform preventative maintenance on machines, molds, and inserts as required.\nDocument mold changes and machine adjustments.\nProvide direction to Operators in an effort to support production as required.\nSets up machines and tools as required including color changes.\nPlans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules.\nInspect parts to ensure a consistent level of quality standards are maintained.\nReports on irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdowns or stops.\nInitiates requisition of materials and supplies when required.\nSupports the technical team’s objectives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for working independently without direct supervision.\nLead training and cross-training initiatives to develop team members and ensure adequate coverage across operations\nSupervisory Responsibilities: Directly provides instruction for Coleman employees and contingent workforce employees. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.\nCompetencies\nOral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.\nTeamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment. Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.\nChange Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.\nLeadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.\nQuality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.\nAdaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules. Must be able to perform multiple tasks.\nQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nExcellent troubleshooting skills\nStrong Interpersonal and leadership skills are a must\nMust be able to work overtime as needed\nEducation and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 - 2 years’ experience in area to be overseen preferred. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.\nLanguage Skills: A bility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.\nMathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.\nReasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.\nCertificates, Licenses, Registrations\nForklift License\nCPR Certificate Lockout / Tagout\nPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.\nPersonal Protection Equipment Requirements\nSafety glasses\nSteel-toed shoes\nHearing protection\nArmguards\nGloves when handling products, tools, and equipment\nNewell 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. 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