Plant Manager

Newell Brands; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mogadore manufacturing facility. You will direct Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet site KPIs and budget targets, while embedding a culture of safety and operational excellence.

The role requires strategic vision, deep experience in high-volume manufacturing, and a track record of developing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business/Finance, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of managerial experience leading large, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute the long-term strategic plan for the Mogadore facility.
• Manage productivity programs to reduce cost/labor spend and standardize processes.
• Monitor daily production performance to ensure OTIF delivery and quality standards.
• Maintain plant budget and financial targets; lead CapEx justification.
• Provide leadership and coaching to a multi-disciplinary leadership team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Operations Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Kaizen

5S

DMAIC

TPM

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®​, Coleman®​, Oster®​, Rubbermaid®​, Sharpie®​ and Yankee Candle®​ – and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. 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.

The Plant Manager is responsible for managing the strategic and tactical direction of the entire manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager oversees all site operations—including Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain—ensuring the achievement of site-wide KPIs such as safety, EBITDA, equipment performance, waste reduction, product quality, and operational plan goal attainment. This role serves as the primary leader for the site, fostering a culture of "Passion for Winning" and operational excellence while meeting business and budget objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations Management

• Site Direction: Create and execute the long-term strategic plan for the Mogadore facility, translating corporate goals into functional KPIs and objectives for all departments.
• Operational Excellence: Manage productivity programs to reduce cost/labor spend, drive manufacturing process standardization, and improve overall employee performance. Champion the implementation of continuous improvement methodologies (PEAK, Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize value streams.
• Production Oversight: Monitor daily production function performance to ensure "On-Time In-Full" (OTIF) delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• P&L Ownership: Maintain full adherence to the plant budget, funding, and delivery for financial goals.
• Cost Control: Lead executive-level problem solving regarding labor spend issues, material waste, and productivity projects.
• Capital Planning: Identify and justify Capital Expenditure (CapEx) needs for equipment upgrades and facility improvements.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Staffing Strategy: Create direct/indirect labor level staffing plans to ensure optimal workforce utilization across all shifts.
• Team Building: Provide functional leadership, coaching, and staff development for a multi-disciplinary leadership team (Production Managers, Engineers, HR, Safety).
• Culture: Interface effectively in a professional manner with all employees in the Company, as well as the public, fostering an inclusive and high-performance work environment.

Safety & Compliance

• EHS Leadership: Ensure strict compliance with Company and Governmental safety standards, policies, and procedures by staff and outside vendors.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify safety risks and implement corrective actions to maintain a zero-harm culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business/Finance, or equivalent. required
• Experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience (vs. 5+ for Sr. Production Manager).
• 5+ years of managerial experience leading large, cross-functional teams (500+ employees preferred).
• Technical Skills
• Advanced ability in calculating labor manning requirements and monitoring labor spend.
• Expert-level employee leadership and staff development skills.
• Intermediate Financial Modeling and budget creation/adherence.
• Proficiency in Operational Excellence/Lean processes and performance improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, DMAIC).
• Communication: Capable of creating high-level operational status reports and presenting them effectively to Executive Operations Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: MBA.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Industry: Experience in high-volume plastic injection molding or consumer goods manufacturing.

Climate:

Must interface effectively, in a professional manner with all employees in the Company, as well as the public.

This role requires executive-level problem-solving complexity specific to managing the entire Production function and site profitability.

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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.