Leader I (Technical) 3RD SHIFT - Wichita, KS

Job ID: 12932 

Alternate Locations: None 

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. 

3RD SHIFT: Sun-Thur, 11p-7:30a

Summary: Assists in coordinating and monitoring activities of workers and machines engaged in plastics production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership (SEAL) program.


• Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.


• Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.


• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation for compliance with Newell Brands’ Housekeeping standards.


• Ability to use hand tools to change out parts including cylinders, pneumatic valves, core pins, vacuum brake components, filters, blow needles, linear actuators, tighten knockouts, replace water lines, replace air lines and replace fittings.


• Manage and maintain the material management system.


• Utilize micro main to document daily work and parts consumed from MRO.


• Read and follow production notes for sets and color changes


• Ensure operators have been trained on JSA's, safety and PPE for the machines they are assigned to


• Responsible for production output of machines they are assigned, keeping quality and cycle time per requirements


• Initiate and track training of personnel as required


• Make machine and programming changes as required


• Monitor and maintain material handling system


• Maintain 6/S initiative


• Make product sets, including molds, fixtures, plugs etc. as required


• Do color changes


• Complete all required documentation


• Troubleshoots to maintain smooth flow of production or product shipments, instruct employees on the job as necessary


• Plans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules


• Assist with production problems


• Helps make job estimates


• Reports on irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdowns


• Initiates requisitions for materials and supplies

• Reports needed maintenance


• Observes all safety rules


• Supports team objectives


• Other duties as assigned

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are a must


• Ability to troubleshoot machinery


• Must be able to work a weekend shift


• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities                                          

Directly supervises Coleman employees and contingent workforce employees.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies                                               

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive work environment.  Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.

Change Management: Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.  Must be able to perform multiple tasks.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED and six months to one year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of one year manufacturing experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Forklift License


• CPR Training Certificate


• Lockout/Tagout Training

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Personal Protection Equipment Requirements

• Safety glasses

• Steel-toed shoes


• Hearing protection

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. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.