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Newell Brands

OPEX Engineer

Jackson, MOPosted Today

Job Description

  • Identify, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement projects aligned with PEAK initiatives and site productivity objectives.
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction.
  • Support implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles including standard work, visual management, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping.
  • Document and maintain manufacturing process flows, procedures, and operational standards.
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Safety, Quality, Customer Focus, ISO standards, and Continuous Improvement best practices.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify and implement process improvements and equipment optimization initiatives.
  • Lead and support equipment trials, process validations, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems.
  • Apply statistical methods, data analysis, and industrial engineering techniques to improve labor utilization, production efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
  • Develop and maintain productivity reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics to support data-driven decision making.
  • Conduct time studies, process observations, and workflow analysis to establish labor standards and improve operational performance.
  • Create and deliver training materials and programs related to operational excellence, process improvements, and manufacturing systems.
  • Serve as a change agent by coaching and supporting employees and leadership teams in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, resolve process constraints, and improve production flow.
  • Support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, Fishbone Analysis, and 5 Whys.
  • Provide structured and creative analysis to identify operational improvement opportunities and communicate findings effectively to leadership and plant personnel.
  • Perform ad hoc operational and productivity analysis as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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    Industrial Manufacturing
    10001+ employees
    Atlanta, GA, US
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