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Job ID: 5738 Alternate Locations: Chennai Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership. The Senior Programmer plays a critical role in designing and developing robust business applications to meet internal and client-facing needs. Operating within an Agile development environment, this role involves interpreting customer requirements, proposing scalable solutions, and guiding a team through the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in application and database development with strong problem-solving capabilities and a collaborative mindset. Experience with screen scraping technologies is an advantage. % of Time Duties 30% Design and develop reports using Power BI, translating business needs into visual insights. 30% Develop complex SQL modules for data manipulation, integration, and business logic implementation. 20% Lead task planning and delegation within the team while providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality solutions. 10% Build and maintain web and Windows applications using modern development tools and frameworks. 10% Automate business processes using Python and implement screen scraping solutions for data extraction. Business Impact and Scope: Autonomy: Expected to operate with minimal supervision; independently analyze requirements, assign tasks, and deliver reliable solutions. Span of Control: Works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and project teams; reports project updates to management. Problem Solving: Moderate to high complexity; requires analyzing business problems, architecting technical solutions, and leading implementation. Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and the ability to influence and guide others are essential. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Experience: 4+ years in business application development. 4+ years of hands-on experience with SQL and relational database design. 2+ years of programming experience in Python or C#. 2+ years of experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI. Familiarity with ETL processes and data integration techniques. Technical Skills: Required: SQL Server / MySQL Power BI Preferred: Python, C#, ASP.NET JavaScript, JQuery, VBA Screen scraping technologies Understanding of e-commerce platforms and functionality Additional Requirements: Ability to interpret and translate business requirements into effective technical specifications. Experience in data modeling, ETL development, and ensuring high data quality and integrity. Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement. 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.

Job ID: 5558 Alternate Locations: Sriperumbudur Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership. The Senior Engineer - Pen Packaging Assembly Line is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of both automatic and manual packaging lines, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. The role requires hands-on leadership in a production environment predominantly staffed by female operators, focusing on line balancing, output improvement, people management, and process compliance. Tasks & Responsibilities Production Planning & Execution - Monitor daily packaging output against targets and ensure smooth running of all lines. Coordinate material availability and shift planning to meet delivery schedules. Line Balancing & Process Optimization - Implement best practices for balancing work content across manual and auto-packaging stations. Continuously identify and eliminate process bottlenecks to improve throughput. Analyze time studies and optimize work allocation to ensure smooth flow and minimal idle time. Support introduction of productivity tools (e.g., poka-yoke, SMED) to reduce downtime. Team Supervision & People Management Supervise a workforce with majority female operators, ensuring engagement, discipline, and performance. Provide on-the-job training and skill-building for line operators and setters. Quality & Compliance Ensure all packaging activities comply with quality standards, visual inspection criteria, and documentation protocols. Conduct root cause analysis for packaging-related quality issues and implement corrective actions. Maintenance & Machine Coordination Coordinate with maintenance for timely machine servicing, breakdown response, and changeovers. Ensure basic equipment upkeep is followed by operators. Reporting & Documentation Maintain shift reports, rejection logs, downtime data, and operator performance tracking. Support audits and monthly performance reviews. Problem Solving Complexity The role involves managing a mix of automatic and manual packaging lines where day-to-day issues such as line balancing, minor machine stoppages, quality deviations, and operator challenges must be addressed promptly. While standard operating procedures are in place, the engineer is expected to make quick decisions, troubleshoot recurring problems, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for resolution. Problem-solving requires practical knowledge of packaging processes, people management, and root cause analysis to ensure minimal disruption to production. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS - B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering - Any Engineering Graduates Work Experience 10 to 12 years SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Required: Strong communication, leadership, and shopfloor coordination skills Proven ability to manage both automatic and manual packaging lines, with experience supervising shopfloor teams. Working knowledge of basic SAP transactions, MS Excel, and production reporting tools. Preferred: Female candidates with hands-on shopfloor experience and leadership potential are strongly encouraged to apply, in alignment with our diversity and inclusion objectives. 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.