What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at New Balance?
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. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
New Balance’s Manufacturing Admin I, works under the direction of the Production Manager to support a variety of administrative activities to support manufacturing operations.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Plans and organizes meetings/events, arranges travel and may be a first point of contact for visitors and plant tours
- Provide administrative support to manufacturing – data collection, compilation, analysis and executing reports.
- Responsible for purchasing and maintaining proper inventory levels of supplies for designated areas
- Supports daily production planning and scheduling for the factory.
- Support the manufacturing operation with documentation updates, reports and miscellaneous production support tasks.
- Work collaboratively with manufacturing operations to meet objectives and needs
- Coordinate and communication effectively with a wide range of cross functional groups.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Manufacturing needs are met on time, with high level of professionalism and accuracy.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- Reports directly to the Production Manager
- Collaborates with manufacturing associates, leaders, engineers and outside vendors
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
- 3 years professional and or manufacturing work experience in volume production environment, preferably the shoe industry.
- Experience in new product introduction and continuous process improvements.
- Effectively utilize available and relevant technical tools and resources- MS Office, manufacturing systems and equip.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels and function.
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.
Learn more about our Benefits
Temporary associate benefits will be communicated separately.
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.