Assistant Lead

At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.

About the Role

This role requires strong communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork skills. You will engage teams, cultivate improvement suggestions, make critical decisions, manage employee issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engage teams and cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
• Act as a decision-maker and problem solver to maximize efficiency, manpower, and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage employee issues, including job assignments, vacation scheduling, attendance monitoring, and performance goals; resolve minor disputes.
• Notify plant management of any employee conduct requiring corrective or disciplinary action.
• Plan, schedule, and maintain accountability for task completion within the work unit; assign roles accordingly.
• Train and coach team members on work processes, safety, and other relevant topics.
• Upgrade own skills by attending courses and seminars.
• Audit team work to ensure it meets safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments to complete assignments and meet objectives.
• Ensure all safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines are known and followed; provide required safety equipment and reinforce safety expectations.
• Promptly address safety-related issues and coach teams on safety practices.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations.
• Perform departmental duties (mixing, filling, shading, warehouse, etc.) as a working team member.
• Serve as backup to department lead when needed.
• Utilize 5S and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 trucks, and scissor lifts.
• Competency and confidence using computerized systems such as MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and SAP.

Physical Effort and Dexterity

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks' vacation, plus 7 paid holidays and 5 personal days.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible employees.

Pay

USD $28.20 - USD $34.35 per hour.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.