Production Supervisor

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.

Reports To: Operations Manager

Job Class: Salaried Exempt

Location: Lumberton, NC

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the day-to-day activities of manufacturing and distribution operations, including production, shipping, finished goods, case pick, replenishment, inventory control, and material handling activities.

This position provides leadership and development to associates across manufacturing and distribution functions to ensure safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, customer service, and company objectives are achieved. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and direct daily manufacturing and distribution activities to meet production and customer requirements.
• Review production and shipping schedules and determine labor, material, and equipment requirements necessary to complete assigned work.
• Requisition and coordinate materials required to support production and operational goals.
• Establish and adjust work assignments and procedures to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Manage the loading and distribution of outgoing finished goods.
• Supervise and prioritize shipping activities and coordinate finished goods trailer requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule finished goods pickups and delivery appointments with carriers and other appropriate partners.
• Maintain and support Case Pick and Replenishment operations.
• Coordinate activities with other supervisors and departments to maintain efficient workflow throughout the facility.
• Set up and operate machines, equipment, material handling equipment, and forklift trucks when necessary.
• Perform operational activities normally performed by associates when necessary to support business requirements.

• Examine products and finished goods to ensure they meet established specifications and quality requirements.
• Verify the accuracy of finished goods being shipped and take appropriate action to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a high level of inventory accuracy throughout manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Identify and address inventory, shipping, production, and quality discrepancies.
• Ensure outbound shipments meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, work instructions, and job orders and communicate requirements to associates.

• Supervise, coach, train, and develop associates across assigned manufacturing and distribution functions.
• Provide initial and ongoing training to associates to ensure employees are properly prepared to safely and effectively perform assigned responsibilities.
• Manage employee performance and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Partner with Human Resources, as appropriate, regarding employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance management, retention, and development.
• Interpret and consistently enforce company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Assign duties and establish priorities based on operational requirements.
• Analyze and resolve work-related problems…