Newell Brands
Continuous Improvement Coach
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Job ID: 16640
Position title: Continuous Improvement Coach
Location: Remote
Reports to: Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Your Role in a Nutshell
As a Continuous Improvement Coach, you will be responsible for conducting continuous improvement training and coaching at sites across Europe & Asia.
You will deliver training and coaching in-person as well as leverage technology to coach teams remotely. Your aim is to motivate others to achieve results while utilizing a very "hands-on", Gemba-based approach to coaching and training.
We're looking for a passionate Continuous Improvement Engineer who is eager to drive change, improve performance, and make a measurable impact across our manufacturing operations.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deploy PEAK continuous improvement program holistically in accordance with the guidance, framework, methodology & roadmap provided by EFO (Equipment & Facilities Ownership) Manager
- Facilitate the achievement of the business strategic vision through a culture of people development and continuous improvement
- Develop capabilities at all levels by planning and imparting PEAK EFO Training to support cultural transformation.
- Learning, sharing, and adopting best practice within PEAK and wider business.
- Support creation of robust PEAK EFO roadmaps and implementation plans
- Help define stakeholder expectations and drive the successful delivery and completion of improvement plans
- Maintain a strong safety culture that continuously seeks to eliminate risks from the operation.
- Build, develop and inspire a team with a culture of continuous improvement
- Analyze Assembly Line performance and implement processes to improve output
- Support and develop the capability of multi-disciplinary teams to understand Continuous Improvement principles, map processes, and identify wastes.
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Minimum Requirements
- Continuous Improvement / Lean manufacturing experience,
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop teams at all levels of the organization,
- Engineering background with a recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or a related engineering discipline,
- Ability to work independently in field-based environments,
- Full driving licence and willingness to undertake approximately 30–40% international travel.
Your Advantage
- Experience and knowledge of CMMS and Facilities management systems
- Experience in leadership of continuous improvement and change projects in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods or fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and influence at all levels to be able to sell principles and ways of working changes
- The ability to explain complex subjects in a clear and interesting way
- CI exposure
- Able to motivate and develop a team where initiative, collaboration, and cultural respect is key
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
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Join Us And Benefit From
- Fully remote job arrangements
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
- Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
- Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
- Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
- Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
- Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
- Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
- Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
- Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership
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