Safety Coordinator - Manufacturing, Londonderry, NH

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.

A great opportunity in a brand new facility - 1st shift

What's in it for you?

*Robust benefit offering to fit various lifestyles and life stages.

*40% Employee discount on New Balance (In-store and online).

*Lifestyle Benefit program - reimbursement for eligible wellness and lifestyle activities.

*Pay-for-Performance performance management program and company bonus payout eligibility

*401k Retirement: 100% match up to 5% of contributions and 100% vested.

*Tuition Reimbursement

*Discounts on: Cellular phones, Travel, Entertainment, Consumer Goods and much more!

JOB MISSION:

New Balances Manufacturing Safety Coordinator works under the direction of the Plant Manager to support safety initiatives within the site(s) by auditing for safe work practices, improving behavior-based safety through observation and ensuring completion of improvement activities. Tracks, monitors and reports on plant safety metrics and improvement activities.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Lead bi-weekly associate and leadership safety meetings to review incidents, risks, priorities and action plans
• Review incident and near miss reporting to ensure completeness, action items and ensure follow through to closure
• Conduct daily safety walks and performs safety audits on the floor to identify safety risks/hazards and elevates issues to leadership through daily meetings. Assists to drive safety consistency and standardization of process and requirements
• Conducts safety training for new hires and existing associates on a monthly/periodic basis- tracks and reports on progress Provides technical and ergonomic support to improve manufacturing workstation design/process and leads safety improvement activities
• Coordinates with EH&S on implementation of new programs, Industrial Hygiene testing and other safety requirements.

KEY CUSTOMERS:

• Collaborates with all levels within manufacturing to execute business objectives
• Listens and engages associates from each team/skill to understand how we can improve safety within the operation
• Delivers ownership in achieving business objectives in a manner that demonstrates our core values and corporate culture

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Improvement in safety metrics for near misses and accidents
• Improved safety awareness, behavior-based safety and resolution to open action items
• Collaboration across the site to improve safety metrics, ergonomic workstations set-up and design
• Focuses on continued growth and education to enhance personal and technical skills of self

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• 3-5 years professional and or manufacturing work experience in a volume production environment, preferably the shoe industry with LEAN manufacturing
• OSHA 10 Hour General Industry and Ergonomics training - prior completion or completion within 6 months of role
• Experience and dedication to implementing safety improvements and measuring success.
• Demonstrated ability in project management. Bachelor's Degree is preferred but may be substituted with at least 4 years of previous leadership skills in a manufacturing environment. Commitment to continuous learning and person growth
• Moderate to Proficient PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

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.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

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.