Continuous Improvement and Safety Lead

Manufacturing Continuous Improvement & Safety Lead – Arlington, WA

We are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement & Safety Lead to join the growing team at Newell Corporation, where precision, innovation, and craftsmanship come together to build something great.

As a Continuous Improvement & Safety Lead, you will be responsible for implementing process improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methodologies and managing safety programs. This is a hands‑on role that includes process analysis and optimization to minimize downtime, improve productivity, and support overall operational excellence.

• Study current workflows, conduct time studies, and analyze data to identify inefficiencies and waste, using lean principles.
• Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Conduct employee trainings on safety standards and operational procedures.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting and problem‑solving efforts, using tools PDCA, 5 whys, etc. to find root causes and implement solutions.
• Design, build, and implement improvements, such as new material racks, workstations, or process flows. This can also involve making modifications to existing structures and tools.
• Document best practices by writing or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and help create training materials.
• Work closely with various teams, including production, maintenance, project managers, and engineering, to gather input and implement changes effectively.
• Track the progress of continuous improvement and safety projects, update stakeholders on status, and alert management to potential delays.
• Maintain and ensure safety compliance with overhead lifting equipment.
• Ensure that all improvements maintain or enhance safety and quality standards throughout the process.
• Provide leadership and a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years’ experience with safety and process improvement within a manufacturing setting
• 5+ years' experience using power tools
• 3+ years' experience implementing safety programs
• 3+ years’ experience training others in safety and best practices when using overhead lifting equipment and rigging
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S
• Ability to lead and execute safety and improvement initiatives
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics

• 95% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Paid holidays and PTO

A collaborative, supportive team environment where your work truly matters.

Lifting or moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Pushing, pulling, and bending. Standing and/or walking for 8 or more hours per day.

At Newell Corporation, we’re more than just a machine shop. We offer a wide range of welding, fabricating, machining, and assembly services in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in our people, promote from within, and are committed to your growth.

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Located in Arlington, WA, our facility offers a great work‑life balance with access to the outdoors and a strong local community.

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