JOB MISSION:

Responsible for theday-to-dayoperations of the assigned team toachieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goalswhile 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. 

• Manage WMS functions. 

• 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 leadershipposition, preferred.

• Stronglydemonstratedknowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the distribution process, including WMS(Manhattan a plus).

• Demonstrated ability to read,writeand speak English fluently(Spanish bilingual preferred); ability to match numbers/letters.

• Strong verbal and written skillsutilizingappropriate demeanor, proper grammar/spelling, and respectful tone to communicate clearly and effectively; professional phone demeanor.

• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel),WMSand email.

• Ability tomanage, motivate,problem solveand communicate in a team-oriented environment.

• Strongplanning,organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented. 

• Abilityto handle multiple priorities is essential.

• Proventrack recordof stability and dependability in the workplace.

• Understanding ofLean Principles – lean processes, 6S, standard work and process audits is a plus.

• Sit/stand and work on a computer forlong periodsof time.

• Ondistribution floor:

• Able tooperatelift equipment up to a height of 40 feet, as assigned.

• Ability to useRFscanner or WMS workstation.

• Manual Dexterity: Mustdemonstratefull and functional range of motion in the fingers, hands, wrists, elbowsand shoulders, including the ability to perform sustained extension and repetitive upper extremity movements as required by job duties.

• Lifting & Carrying: Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Pushing & Pulling: Able to push and pull up to 75 lbs. safely and repeatedly.

• Mobility & Endurance: Able to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 8+ hours per day, with regular bending, reaching, twisting, crouching, and other dynamic movements.

• Climbing: Able to climb ladders up to 12 feet, where applicable.

• Stair Navigation & Elevated Work: Able to go up and down stairs and work at elevated heights, including on a mezzanine level up to 20 feet, where applicable.