Technical Supervisor

Job

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle. With 24,000 talented teammates worldwide, we build our culture on integrity, teamwork, passion for winning, ownership and leadership. We work together to win, grow and make a real impact in a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative environment.

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing the day‑to‑day activities of the technical team. The position supports a production shift by coordinating the technical aspects of the process, including scheduling and distribution of work assignments, securing materials and equipment, and ensuring efficient utilization of machinery and labor hours. The supervisor provides leadership and administration to support plant goals and objectives, guiding all associates to achieve plant objectives.

• Provide for safety and security of employees and company property by ensuring a safe working environment that exceeds OSHA requirements and that all operations follow corporate policies and government regulations.
• Plan labor assignments and schedules to support the workload, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective use of human and material resources.
• Confirm all required documentation and computer entries are completed accurately and timely.
• Provide continuous instruction to employees in the technical department on proper techniques and procedures. Perform follow‑up checks during the shift and provide management with performance feedback.
• Handle 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 efficiently utilize available resources.
• Ensure product quality and that all manufacturing activities follow or exceed quality procedures and standards, recognizing 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 performance and address challenges.
• Elevate daily challenges when support is needed to a leader/manager or other support function.
• Communicate with on‑shift counterparts about production changes to keep the plant running in tune with the priority list.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• Ability to achieve results through teamwork, openness to diverse ideas, inclusive collaboration, accountability and involvement of others in achieving individual and team goals.
• Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective written, oral, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Leads Through Positive Influence – demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a balance between work and personal life, takes personal responsibility for development and models 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 – action‑oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems and consistently meets or exceeds goals.
• Provides Clear and Strategic Direction – plans and organizes well, sets a clear course of action, stays focused on priorities, visualizes and plans for the future and understands the industry and marketplace.
• Safety Awareness – identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety, upholds safety standards.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with a 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 (e.g., Coordinator, Supervisor, Lead).

The Virginia base pay range for this position is from $65,100 to $89,550. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.