Day shift - Leader Opportunity!
JOB MISSION:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while modeling the values and leadership competencies of New Balance.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Supervise the efforts of assigned area associates to process work accurately and timely.Assign and monitor workloads.
- Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, development, and motivation of assigned associates.
- Set standards for processes. Measure and report on work function standards weekly.
- Ensure that safety, productivity, and continuous improvement programs are established and followed.
- Maintain and distribute reports on DC metrics
- Manage process improvement projects. Review project proposal or plan to determine the time frame and procedures needed for accomplishing the project, including the requested resources and limitations to completing the project as planned.
- Interview, hire and terminate in coordination with Human Resources and according to company policies.
- Train, assist and remove barriers that may block associates from reaching the company goals.Interact and coordinate activities with other groups within the company.
- Track employee hours, discipline, and time off via Workday and TeamSense.
- Perform duties of Distribution Associates, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years related distribution experience in a leadership position, preferred.
- Strongly demonstrated knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the distribution process, including WMS (Manhattan a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently (Spanish bilingual preferred); ability to match numbers/letters.
- Strong verbal and written skills utilizing appropriate demeanor, proper grammar/spelling, and respectful tone to communicate clearly and effectively; professional phone demeanor.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), WMS and email.
- Ability to manage, motivate, problem solve and communicate in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong planning, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.
- Proven track record of stability and dependability in the workplace.
- Understanding of Lean Principles 6 lean processes, 6S, standard work and process audits is a plus.
- Sit/stand and work on a computer for long periods of time.
- Able to operate lift equipment up to a height of 40 feet, as assigned.
- Ability to use RF scanner or WMS workstation.
- Must demonstrate full and functional range of motion in the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders, including the ability to perform sustained extension and repetitive upper extremity movements as required by job duties.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Able to push and pull up to 75 lbs. safely and repeatedly.
- Able to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 8+ hours per day, with regular bending, reaching, twisting, crouching, and other dynamic movements.
- Able to climb ladders up to 12 feet, where applicable.
- Able to go up and down stairs and work at elevated heights, including on a mezzanine level up to 20 feet, where applicable.
Lawrence, MA Distribution Center Only Pay Range: $76,900.00 - $99,300.00 - $121,600.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)
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 6 opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs 6 that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. Youll 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 6 its 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.
