Newell Brands · 14 hours ago
OPEX Engineer
Newville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNewell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco and Rubbermaid. The OPEX Engineer will work with the Distribution Center Leadership team to drive efficiency through labor planning and automation, implementing productivity projects while focusing on continuous improvement and maintaining the Labor Management System.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Collaborates with PEAK to ensure training documents and SOPs are updated accordingly for process improvements
Work with the Operations Managers to identify and facilitate process improvements projects in alignment with the PEAK programs and business productivity goals
Responsible for helping to create, communicate, implement, and drive process improvements for the DC slotting plan
Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to Safety Culture, Quality Policy, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement best practices
Identify use cases and scenarios for new equipment and automation; develop and present business cases to site leadership on ideations
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine processes, staff requirements, and production standards
Act as a change agent for the facility; empowers employees through positive reinforcement in a team-oriented continuous improvement environment
Maintain Labor Management System by creating standards, performing time studies, updating rates, and adding new processes
Build reporting documents and tools that aid in solution adoption/implementation and tracking against key performance indicators with focus on automation, planning, and staffing
Perform ad hoc analysis as required
Working with IT integration teams on testing and roll out of WMS/WCS changes and implementation
Provides guidance and training for efficient slotting of items for all areas of the building: Baby, HF Core, and HF DTC
Provides in depth trouble shooting for DTC and Wholesale orders through WMS and WCS programs
Partners with Locus to provide support and delivery of Locus bot changes, updates, and optimization
Partner with Global and Site Automation teams to troubleshoot issues, critical failures, and resolve issues
Act as back up to the OPEX Planners and support covering breaks for the logistics coordinators
Trainer for the OPEX Planner
Review to approve or reject PKMS and WCS access requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related engineering fields, Supply Chain or Business Administration or 3+ years of related experience in a Logistics or Manufacturing setting with experience in project management and process flow
Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting distribution or manufacturing disciplines, such as, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen
Experience with various distribution technologies, including, labor management, automation, and warehouse management systems
Superior analytical and process improvement skills
Strong understanding of logistic process flows and proven ability to identify and correct bottlenecks/constraints in a fast-paced logistics environment
Strong PC skills including Windows, Word, Excel, Access and SPC applications
Excellent verbal, written and technical communication skills effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Accountable, self-directed, analytical, disciplined, hands-on, with strong inter-personal skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to develop, implement, and analyze reporting Metrics, Productivity Reporting, as well as analyzing
Flexible in priorities and ever-changing environment
Flexible work schedule
Able to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced environment, ability to handle stressful situations
Read/Write in English
Accuracy and attention to detail
Action oriented - results driven
Works collaboratively at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Proficient with computer and information technology (preferred: PKMS, SAP, Manhattan Associates LMS) and aptitude to learn new applications
Company
Newell Brands
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.
10001+ employees
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Chris Peterson
President & CEO
Michael McDermott
CEO - Home & Commercial Segment - Newell Brands
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