Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION
To Supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned team in order to achieve safety, quality, delivery, production and cost goals while staying in line with the Leadership Competencies and Core Values of New Balance.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage the manufacturing process with thorough planning of personnel, equipment, materials, and other critical resources.
- Ensure the Value streams/teams are supporting and understanding standard work and quality. Consistently analyzes takt time, cycle time and balance charts accordingly while utilizing A3 problem solving to ensure continuous improvements and new style implementations.
- Trains, develops, recognizes and manages associates, preparing qualified candidates for personal succession.
- Provides clear, consistent feedback, provides coaching and development opportunities, including timely and meaningful performance appraisals. Leads process improvements and team developments by overseeing the implementation of Lean tools and their application.
- Coaches team leaders to sustain Visual Signals accurately on an hourly/daily basis. Help Team Leaders analyze production charts and initiate problem-solving activities as needed.
- Supports a world class manufacturing environment in which all associates have a framework of operating systems - 6S, Kanban, Standard Work, based on TPS methodology that guide work functions, actions and initiatives.
- Maintains an organized and safe work environment utilizing the 6S program, safety bulletins and guidelines and understands basic OSHA requirements. Promotes wellness programs including ergonomics exercise program, Job Coaching, tobacco free workplace and personal health initiatives.
- Monitors and manages attendance and overtime of associates through the daily updating/processing of Workday (payroll system).
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
- Requires high school diploma and 3 to 5 years of leading people and teams to high performance. College degree preferred.
- Able to prioritize, multi-task and communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and in writing.
- Understands and believes in New Balance Core Values.
- PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Project management skills
- Experience in shoe making process or similar manufacturing process: commitment to learn and practice TPS principles and all NB Lean programs preferable.
Regular Associate Benefits
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.
Equal Opportunity Employer
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
