Title: continuous improvement senior manager (productivity / operational excellence) location: são paulo, br or monterrey, mx - 3-2 hybrid model at newell brands, we drive productivity by building capabilities in people, processes, and technology. Our peak strategy (newell’s branded improvement strategy) is key to this goal. We seek a senior manager to lead our continuous improvement strategy across latam sites, focusing on peak systems and methodologies.key responsibilities:productivitysupport latam's productivity target.manage productivity governance and reporting for latam sites.train and communicate the global productivity reporting system.develop local productivity budgets.identify and track cost improvement projects.coach and train site engineers on productivity systems.peakimplement peak plans for latam sites.develop site master plans for business objectives.align peak initiatives with strategic plans.coach leadership on peak methods.build and deploy peak systems to optimize processes.ensure integration of peak processes and governance.conduct site loss analysis and idea generation.build peak teams and link work groups to business opportunities.qualificationsbachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.solid experience in continuous improvement / operational excellence in a central supply chain role.solid experience within leadership roles in a multi-site continuous improvement environment.experience in regional/latam rolesprofessional certification in six sigma, lean, tpm, or similar methodologies (preferred).proven project management and leadership skills.willingness to travel up to 50%.skills & abilitiesstrong leadership and project management skills.excellent communication and interpersonal skills.skilled in coaching and developing teams.adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments.advanced problem-solving abilities.proficient in microsoft office suite.innovative and performance-driven.growth mindset and proactive attitude.self-motivated and dependable.committed to continuous learning and improvement.