[Hiring] Director, Global Reliability @Newell Brands

Role Description

The Director, Global Reliability leads Newell Brands' enterprise reliability program and global technical training function within ERA, spanning a global network of more than 40 manufacturing sites, 60 distribution centers, and operations serving markets in 140 countries. This role serves as the operational owner and program steward of the Newell Brands Strategic Equipment Management Policy (SEMP) — the company's governing framework for how assets are planned, acquired, operated, maintained, and retired across the global supply chain network.

This role carries dual accountability:

• Managing approximately 29,000 assets across the full network — manufacturing and DC alike.
• Owning ERA's global technical training programs that build reliability, maintenance, and engineering capability across the manufacturing and distribution workforce.

The Director owns the full lifecycle of reliability strategy — asset criticality ranking, fleet-based PM standardization, condition monitoring, and RCM deployment — applied across both plant and DC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a reliability program at a multi-site or enterprise scale.
• Expert-level knowledge of RCM, condition monitoring technologies (vibration, oil analysis, thermography), and PM optimization methodologies.
• Familiarity with the asset management body of knowledge frameworks used in professional certification programs.
• Experience with CMMS platforms; MicroMain or equivalent.
• Strong command of OEE, TEEP, MTBF, MTTR, and Six Big Losses frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead across a global, matrixed organization with manufacturing sites in multiple regions.

Requirements

• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP); CRL preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing systems.
• Experience integrating reliability data with industrial AI/ML platforms or digital twins.
• Multilingual capability (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) valued for LATAM and EMEA scope.

Benefits

• The Remote base pay range for this position is from $165,200.00 to $227,250. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Company Description

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.

Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.