Assistant Lead

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.  

Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.

 

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Job Summary 

Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbal and written form.

Practice active listening

Reframe what has been said to clarify meaning

Be mindful of body language

Be clear about the point you are trying to make

Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one’s time effectively.

Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, taking into account different perspectives and strengths.

Responsibilities

Engaging their teams and cultivating improvement and efficiency suggestions.

Be a decision maker and problem solver in their department and will be required to make critical decision to maximize efficiency and manpower and troubleshoot issues as they occur.

Helps to manage employee issues, such as job assignment, scheduling of vacations, attendance monitoring, performance goals and resolves minor disputes. Ensures plant management is notified of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.

Helps to plan, schedule and maintain accountability for the completion of all tasks within the work unit, and assigns roles for task completion accordingly

Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding work processes, safety, etc. Upgrades own skills by attending courses, seminars, etc.

May be asked to audit work of team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity.

Communicates and coordinates with other departments to complete assignments and meet objectives.

Ensures all safety, environmental and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with team.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.

Able to perform departmental duties (mixing, filling, shading, warehouse, etc). Expected to function as a working member of the team.

Serves as backup to department lead as needed when lead is absent.

Utilizes 5S and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School degree required.

Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

Ability to operate motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach truck, scissor lift

Competency and confidence utilizing applicable computerized systems such as MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP

Physical effort and dexterity:

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location

Occasional lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1-3+ hours) throughout shift

 

Compensation Philosophy

 

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual com