New Balance - Manufacturing Team Leader - Maryport

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.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role is leadership position to ensure the Value Streams provide a world class manufacturing service in a way that is consistent with recognised lean principles. You will manage and oversee all manufacturing operations within your Value Stream. You will be responsible for driving productivity and customer service improvements without compromise to health and safety or quality.

This role will be accountable for identifying gaps in performance; root cause and solutions to prevent reoccurrence. You will utlise your own skills and those of your team to improve processes and procedures in your area which have a
significant impact on the bottom line of the business.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITES:

• To lead, motivate engage and coach the team.
• Be an advocate for health and safety/environmental matters ensuring risks are minimised and preventative actions are in place.
• Ensure quality of product is of the highest level and where defects are identified work closely with the teams to ensure preventative actions are taken.
• Lead communication with your Value Stream including Tier 1 meetings.
• Provide clear expectations to direct reports and ensure they have the resources, training and developmental opportunities including timely and meaningful appraisals to ensure motivation and effective performance.
• Manage team performance and any potential conflict, ensuring issues are dealt with promptly and consistently, liaising with HR.
• Manage resource and labour within the Value Stream to ensure production is not compromised.
• Compile figures for reporting and attend all relevant meetings, escalating any issues in a timely manner.
• Work with cross functional departments to ensure targets for efficiency, costs and on time delivery are met.
• Ensure policies and processes are followed with a fair and consistent approach.
• Ensure all actions are in line with NB Leadership Competencies and NB Core Values.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstratable leadership experience in creating high performing teams.  
• Professional leadership skills.                                                  
• Commitment to continuous learning and person growth for self and Team
• Moderate to Proficient PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Enthusiastic and inspiring communicator.
• Dynamic and highly resourceful.
• Customer and quality focused.
• A safety first mindset
• Results focused
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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