What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervision in Training position at New Balance?
For over a century, New Balance has inspired athletes and communities of all kinds in their pursuit of excellence. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and we are driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We seek leaders and pioneers — because there’s no time to wait around for next. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION
Under the direction of established supervisor/manager, supports 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. Builds capability and skill to achieve performance level towards promotion to next leadership level.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supports 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.
- Engages in training, developing, recognizing and managing associates; preparing qualified candidates for personal succession.
- Provides input on providing clear, consistent feedback, provides additional input on 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 through Workday (HRIS).
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. In addition to a comprehensive traditional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.) we proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like on/offsite seminars, customized team building sessions, tuition reimbursement, and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a flexible work schedule, gym discounts, fitness reimbursements, and volunteer opportunities, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
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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.
