Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play. We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation. Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, BernzOmatic, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position. More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

Directs and coordinates technical activities of injection molded components suppliers and provides technical consultation in both tooling and injection molding process. Position will also ensure internal technical foundation and sourcing project support allowing flexibility in sourcing molded components.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
• Maintains internal engineering document control system, ensuring that proper engineering documentation is available and usable for all tools.
• Analyzes tooling capacity and publishes detailed reporting.
• Manages all aspects of tooling relocation projects ensuring lowest cost and shortest new supplier learning curve.
• Conducts quarterly tooling maintenance audits to drive supplier efficiency and sound inventory controls.
• Supports OEE implementation at components suppliers.
• Supports creation and maintenance of detailed tooling capitalization plan.
• Conducts quarterly audits of supplier's spare components sourcing performance and strategy.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
• Prepares and submits Capital and Operational Appropriation Requests
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
• This position requires up to 50% domestic travel


Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing/supply chain/business or a technical field preferred.
• Six Sigma experience and/or certification preferred.
• 5 - 10 years minimum in a tooling engineering role preferably experience in the injection molding.
• Proven experience with molded components supply sources
• Proficiency in CAD and/or similar tools
• SAP experience desired

Preferred Qualifications:
● Consumer Products Industry Experience

Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.