Newell Brands Inc

Sr Supervisor - Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Management

Newell Brands Inc$84K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; four-year degree preferred.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Frontline leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day activities of the technical team.
  • Plan labor assignments and schedules for efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations exceeding OSHA requirements.
  • Provide continuous training and feedback to technical personnel.
  • Evaluate work performance and handle disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with other leaders to balance workflow.
  • Ensure product quality adherence to standards and recognize defects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal development and leadership growth.
  • Collaborative work environment that values diversity.
  • Focus on safety and well-being of employees.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 13857

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Position Summary:

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing the day-to-day activities of the technical team. The position supports the efforts of a production shift by coordinating the technical aspects of the production process to include scheduling and distribution of work/assignments to technical personnel, securing and coordinating materials, and equipment to achieve the most efficient utilization of machinery and labor hours. Provides the leadership and administration to support the efforts of the plant through the guidance and direction of all associates towards the achievement of plant goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Provide for safety and security of employees and Company property by ensuring a safe working environment that exceeds OSHA requirements and assuring that all operations follow all corporate policies and government regulations.
  • Plan labor assignments and schedules in support of the workload ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective use of both human and material resources.
  • Confirm all required documentation and computer entries are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Provide employees in the technical department with continuous instruction on proper techniques and procedures. Performs follow-up checks during the shift and provides management with feedback regarding the performance of individual employees.
  • Handle all day-to-day supervisory responsibilities for personnel related to training, work performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions per company policy.
  • Partner and collaborate with other leaders to maintain a balanced workflow and to efficiently utilize available resources.
  • Ensure product quality and that all manufacturing activities follow or exceed applicable quality procedures and standards. Must be able to recognize defects or errors in all production work centers.
  • Identify, document, and implement procedures to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency.
  • Attend and participate in daily operating reviews to discuss daily performance and actions to address challenges.
  • Elevate daily challenges when support is needed to Leader/Manager or necessary support function.
  • Communicate with on-shift counterparts on production changes to ensure plant is running in tune with the priority list.
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.


Job Specifications/Skills:

  • Ability to achieve results through teamwork - Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, and will involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
  • Able to deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook)


Behaviors needed to successfully perform this position include:

  • Leads Through Positive Influence - Demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a conscious balance between work/personal life, takes personal responsibility for personal development, and models leadership qualities such as: motivation, inspiration, passion, and trust.
  • Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
  • Executes with Excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, and can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
  • Provides Clear and Strategic Direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, can visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
  • Safety Awareness - Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety, upholding safety standards.


Minimum Position Requirements:

  • Minimum H.S Diploma or equivalent with combination of experience and education
  • Four (4) year college degree preferred
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
  • Previous frontline leadership, supervisory experience in an industrial setting, i.e., Coordinator, Supervisor, Lead and etc.


"The Virginia base pay range for this position is from $84,000 to $115,500. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position."

Date Posted: Aug 18, 2026

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Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$770 million
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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