Senior Lead, Continuous Improvement and Productivity

Newell Brands

. Facilitate development of the Business Unit Master Plan to deliver long- and short-term business objectives through system deployment and capability building .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,080 - $150,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement Methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM, with a strong focus on project management and strategic planning. Capable of fostering relationships across all organizational levels to drive productivity and cultural change.

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Continuous Improvement MethodologyProject Management LeadershipLean CertificationSix Sigma CertificationBusiness Analytics

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementProject ManagementBusiness AnalyticsRoot-Cause AnalysisCost Improvement ProjectsValue Stream OptimizationManufacturing Productivity BudgetsProblem-Solving ToolsPEAK ImplementationStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCreativityTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma CertificationTPM Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainBusiness Unit Master PlanProductivity GovernanceFunctional LeadershipEmployee Involvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate development of the Business Unit Master Plan to deliver long- and short-term business objectives through system deployment and capability building
Establish monthly, quarterly, and annual deployment strategies, plans, and tactics with site leadership
Develop site capability to identify, facilitate, and track functional cost improvement projects
Align continuous improvement initiatives with the Overarching Strategic Plan and PEAK implementation strategy
Coach and facilitate leadership teams through integration of continuous improvement methods and strategy
Build capability and deploy systems to optimize value streams and work processes
Implement corporate loss analysis, idea generation, and promotion processes
Support annual productivity goals at facilities
Support productivity governance and program management through monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Support development of manufacturing productivity budgets at site level
Provide analytics and business intelligence for project selection, root-cause analysis, and project validation
Ensure objectives are cascaded and understood
Link pillar/PACS work groups to prioritized business opportunities
Teach and support teams in using problem-solving and tracking tools
Validate projects and initiatives regularly with functions or operating units
Network with global and organizational leaders to learn and share best practices
Provide guidance and alignment supporting the global PEAK agenda
Build capability of internal resources needed for critical initiatives
Foster relationships with various functions
Ensure PEAK work impacts business results and culture change, including capability building, total employee involvement, linking activities to business needs, and successful capital project implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required
Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in a Central Supply Chain role with strategic and tactical experience in continuous improvement methodology (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma), focused on education and training
5 years of functional or operational leadership experience in a continuous improvement methodology environment
Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar certification preferred
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to organize and manage projects with positive results
Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management
Creative, reliable, organized, adaptable, flexible, innovative, and self-starter
Ability to motivate, develop people, communicate, listen and perceive
Willingness to accept change and ability to lead change
Ability to professionally challenge current or traditional ways of thinking and lead new approaches
Verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy, including mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
Proven project management leadership and expertise
Problem resolution skills, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
Ability to work in a high-volume, high-output environment
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to Supply Chain locations across the US and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer workplace protections