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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.\nPosition: Production Supervisor\nReports To: Operations Manager\nJob Class: Salaried Exempt\nLocation: Lumberton, NC\nJob Purpose\nThe Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the day-to-day activities of manufacturing and distribution operations, including production, shipping, finished goods, case pick, replenishment, inventory control, and material handling activities.\nThis position provides leadership and development to associates across manufacturing and distribution functions to ensure safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, customer service, and company objectives are achieved. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nOperations Management\nLead and direct daily manufacturing and distribution activities to meet production and customer requirements.\nReview production and shipping schedules and determine labor, material, and equipment requirements necessary to complete assigned work.\nRequisition and coordinate materials required to support production and operational goals.\nEstablish and adjust work assignments and procedures to meet production and shipping schedules.\nManage the loading and distribution of outgoing finished goods.\nSupervise and prioritize shipping activities and coordinate finished goods trailer requirements.\nCoordinate and schedule finished goods pickups and delivery appointments with carriers and other appropriate partners.\nMaintain and support Case Pick and Replenishment operations.\nCoordinate activities with other supervisors and departments to maintain efficient workflow throughout the facility.\nSet up and operate machines, equipment, material handling equipment, and forklift trucks when necessary.\nPerform operational activities normally performed by associates when necessary to support business requirements.\nQuality & Inventory Control\nExamine products and finished goods to ensure they meet established specifications and quality requirements.\nVerify the accuracy of finished goods being shipped and take appropriate action to resolve discrepancies.\nMaintain a high level of inventory accuracy throughout manufacturing and distribution operations.\nIdentify and address inventory, shipping, production, and quality discrepancies.\nEnsure outbound shipments meet customer specifications and requirements.\nInterpret specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and job orders and communicate requirements to associates.\nEmployee Leadership & Development\nSupervise, coach, train, and develop associates across assigned manufacturing and distribution functions.\nProvide initial and ongoing training to associates to ensure employees are properly prepared to safely and effectively perform assigned responsibilities.\nManage employee performance and provide timely coaching and feedback.\nPartner with Human Resources, as appropriate, regarding employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance management, retention, and development.\nInterpret and consistently enforce company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.\nAssign duties and establish priorities based on operational requirements.\nAnalyze and resolve work-related problems and assist associates in identifying solutions.\nDevelop and implement plans that motivate associates to achieve individual, departmental, and company goals.\nMaintain accurate employee time, attendance, training, and production records.\nSafety\nMaintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment for all associates.\nEnforce company safety policies, procedures, and required PPE.\nPromote an effective safety awareness program through regular communication and departmental safety meetings.\nReport and investigate workplace incidents, injuries, accidents, and near misses in accordance with company requirements.\nParticipate in root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions designed to prevent recurrence.\nEnsure associates are properly trained on safe work practices and equipment operation.\nIdentify unsafe conditions or behaviors and take appropriate corrective action.\nContinuous Improvement & Cost Management\nContinuously evaluate manufacturing and distribution processes to identify opportunities for improvement.\nRecommend measures to improve production methods, shipping processes, inventory accuracy, equipment performance, product quality, safety, and productivity.\nRecommend changes in working conditions, processes, equipment, and workflows to improve operational efficiency.\nParticipate actively in company continuous improvement initiatives and support plans for future operational growth.\nControl and reduce departmental costs while maintaining safety, quality, service, and productivity expectations.\nMonitor operational performance and take appropriate action to address issues and improve results.\nCommunication & Collaboration\nDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturing, distribution, transportation, inventory, quality, maintenance, Human Resources, and other departments.\nMaintain clear and professional communication with freight carriers and customers when coordinating pickups and delivery appointments.\nCommunicate priorities, expectations, operational issues, and changes effectively to associates and other supervisors.\nWork collaboratively across departments to resolve problems and achieve facility and company objectives.\nPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, education, experience, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the role.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.\nRelevant manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, logistics, or supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nPrevious supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or transportation environment is preferred.\nExperience with material handling equipment, including forklift trucks and pallet jacks, is preferred.\nExperience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or manufacturing inventory system is preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate, train, coach, and develop associates.\nEffective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.\nAbility to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.\nWorking knowledge of inventory control, shipping, replenishment, manufacturing, and warehouse operations.\nKnowledge of workplace safety requirements and safe material handling practices.\nAbility to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, specifications, blueprints, and job orders as applicable.\nProficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nAbility to use Warehouse Management Systems and other operational systems required by the facility.\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, as required to meet business needs.\nAbility to work additional hours, weekends, or other shifts when required by operational needs.\nOccasional travel may be required.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:\nFrequently stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance.\nRegularly use hands and arms to handle materials, equipment, tools, and controls.\nCommunicate effectively in person, electronically, and by telephone.\nPush and pull materials and equipment as required.\nOperate material handling equipment, including forklift trucks, when properly trained and authorized.\nRegularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\nUse sufficient manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, equipment, and other tools.\nMaintain visual abilities necessary for the position, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nWear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and warehouse areas.\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position.\nWork is performed in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and office environments.\nThe employee may be exposed to moving machinery and material handling equipment, dust, fumes or airborne particles, temperature variations, humidity, and outdoor weather conditions.\nThe employee may occasionally be exposed to elevated work areas, chemicals, electrical hazards, or vibration.\nNoise levels may range from moderate to loud depending on the work area.\nRequired PPE and established safety procedures must be followed while working in manufacturing and warehouse areas.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.\nGeneral Statement\nThe responsibilities listed above represent the general nature and level of work performed in this position and should not be construed as a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational requirements and business needs.\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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