Production Coach

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Production Coach
LOUISVILLE, KY – PLANT

As a member of the production team, the Production Coach is responsible for supervision of manufacturing personnel and operation, assuring that quality, safety, productivity, schedule, and delivery goals are met daily.  Ensure production employees have the necessary training, tools, and equipment to perform a quality job within allotted time periods. 

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Participates in design of call monitoring formats and quality standards.
• Ensure manpower is at optimum levels, including vacation scheduling, and adjust schedule as necessary in case of material or people shortages.  Ensure that production is taking place in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Be fair and consistent when dealing with all people, policies, contract, discipline, etc. and treat people with respect.
• Train and develop subordinates; mediate conflicts (listen, coach, mentor) quality standards.
• Ensure that parts produced are correct and labeled properly, meeting all quality standards.
• Ensure a safe working environment, and that employees are using safe working methods (including rotation).
• Provide current, up-to-date schedule to operators.
• Ensure inter-and intra- shift and department communication (internal customers, suppliers, scheduling, etc.) and keep operators informed.
• Improve and maintain housekeeping.
• Accurately complete timecards.  Assure overtime equalization.  Account for all scrap and lost time.
• Monitor maintenance needs, write work orders, coordinate repairs as needed.
• Knowledge of machines, fixtures, tools, and ability to advise, set up and make minor adjustments as necessary.
• Demonstrate applicable processes for training purposes as required.
• Knowledge and communication of all emergency procedures.
• Knowledge and implementation of IATF16949 procedures.
• Liaison with planner as to inventory levels of material/finished product.
• Maintain production records, and supply time and attendance records to HR.
• Lead and participate in 8D problem solving meetings.
• Special projects as assigned
• Carries out assigned functions described in Policies, Procedures, and Quality Manuals.  Implements IATF16949 procedures.
• Make recommendations, plans and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Supports and Participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Follow systems for IATF16949 and ISO14001

Your Qualifications:

• BS/BA in any related field and/or 3 years’ experience in automotive just in time environment.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, welding, JIT assembly and labor relations
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.