Quality Manager in Greenville, Texas

Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. We are focused on driving growth acceleration.

Responsible for planning/monitoring/improving product Quality across the Fire Log business group. Responsible for supporting the development/execution/maintenance/improvement of an effective and comprehensive Quality Management System to include: specifications and standards control, change control, manufacturing and supplier quality, training, communication, product & process monitoring and control, internal audits. Leads/supports overall continual improvement of Quality through teamwork, disciplined methods, sampling, experimentation, project management, data analysis, team reviews, communication and reporting.

* Provides the required leadership to implement a quality system that fosters the culture of continuous improvement. * Develop, apply, and maintain quality requirements and standards for manufacturing products/processes. Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports. * Serve as Quality Assurance resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement. Works as a team with R&D, Engineering and Operations personnel to implement corrective and preventive actions as identified in the incident investigations, internal audits or any other event that requires so. * Support engineering efforts by participating in development projects. * Contribute to all aspects of the New Product Development process including but not limited to: ideation, supplier set up, design assurance, quality assurance, product and process validation, and routing supplier maintenance. * Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection. * Participate in vendor/process certification; re-certification. * Review customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans. * Develop, execute, and analyze quality-reporting measures. * Report to management on quality issues, trends and losses. * Review suppliers purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements. * Participate in internal and external quality audits. * Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented and communicated. * Identifies opportunities for improvement within the FL processes and provides the required leadership to develop and implement the required improvements. * Organizes and conducts quality events to foster the continuous improvement culture throughout the plants. * Works with the all Fire Log group functional resources to prioritize and implement the required quality projects or endeavors * Remain current on technology through research and training. * Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation. * Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work. * Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. * Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

**Basic Qualification:** **Education** * Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quantitative Analysis or equivalent. **Experience/Knowledge** * Minimum 5 years experience as a Quality Engineer/Manager working in a manufacturing environment. **Certifications/Licenses/Registrations** * Certified Quality Engineer, Green Belt, Black Belt preferred **Preffered Experience/Qualification:** * Experience as leader of a Quality Assurance team in manufacturing environment. * Experience leading improvement projects (Six Sigma, Lean) * Training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. **Technical Role and Competencies:** * Comprehensive knowledge of Quality methodologies to include, but not limited to, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Measurement Systems Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, Quality Systems Assessment, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, as well as the application of said quality methodologies to include supplier quality/supplier development. * Demonstrates a high concern for detail, accuracy, and compliance to Company and Corporate policies and procedures. * Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Minitab or JMP statistical software a plus. * Ability to work with cross-functional groups. * Ability to develop and implement programs for continuous improvement. * General knowledge of verbal and written communications for maintaining effective working relationships with all employees. **Organizational Competencies:** **Building Effective Teams** * Using suitable methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Encourages open communication with and among team members. Let’s team members finish and be responsible for their work. **Customer Driven** * Making customer’s needs a primary focus of actions; growing and keeping productive customer relationships by gaining trust and respect. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. **Drive for Results** * Aligning communication, people, culture, processes, resources and systems to ensure effective implementation and delivery of required business results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully. Very bottom-lined oriented. * Effective Communication (Written, Verbal and Presentation Skills) * Clearly presents information and ideas through a variety of media by engaging the audience. Helps audience understand and retain the message. Is able to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Commands attention and can manage groups during a presentation. Can change communication tactics when needed. **Innovation** * Generating solutions, trying different and unique ways to deal with work problems and opportunities. Selects creative ideas and suggestions that will work and can bring creative ideas of others to market. Facilitates effective brainstorming. Finds ways to apply innovative ideas to enhance business results. **Inspiring Others** * Creating a climate where people want to do their best by changing one’s behavior to fit situations, tasks and individuals involved. Pushes tasks and decisions down and empowers others. Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility. Makes each person feel his/her work is important. Is someone people like working for and with. **Integrity/Respect** * Maintaining social, ethical and organizational norms; follows codes of conduct and ethical principles during both good and bad times. Acts in line with the corporate values. Rewards the right values and practices recognizing others. **Talent Management** * Planning and supporting the development of skills and abilities so employees can fulfill current and future job/role responsibilities. Holds frequent development discussions and is aware of each person’s career goals. Is seen as a ‘people builder.’ **Physical Requirements and Work Environment:** * Ability to lift 25lbs. occasionally. * Sitting at a desk or workstation approximately 50 percent of the work time. Standing and walking approximately 50 percent of the work time. * 25-50% travel is required. * Ability to work extended hours and/or travel with short notice; occasionally on weekends. * Normal office, manufacturing, and laboratory environments and travel by automobile and commercial transportation.