Exterior Coach, Operations

Woodgrain, Inc.; Newington (CT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Woodgrain, Inc. is seeking an Operations Coach to lead daily production in a fast-paced millwork facility. You will drive safety, quality, and cost performance while building high-performing teams across multiple departments.

As a respected leader, you will manage staffing, monitor progress, and coordinate with Team Leads to meet daily targets. This role demands strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professionalism and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Lead daily production operations and optimize staffing for efficiency.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily production operations within exterior, interior, shipping, pre-finish and receiving areas.
• Ensure staffing optimization and productivity targets are met.
• Monitor performance, safety standards, and equipment upkeep.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team development

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Millwork knowledge

Formation

Millwork or manufacturing operations knowledge

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Career Opportunities: Coach, Operations (5693)

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Purpose

The Operations Coach is responsible for leading daily production operations within assigned areas of the millwork facility: (Exterior, Interior, Shipping, Pre-Finish, and Receiving). This role drives safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while developing high-performing teams. The Coach ensures optimal staffing, production efficiency, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

• Demonstrate professionalism and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Manage labor and monitor processes to ensure productivity and accuracy
• Provide coverage for Team Leads or Team Members as needed
• Drive teams to meet daily production targets
• Monitor production rates and update hourly performance boards
• Ensure adherence to quality standards
• Adjust staffing and reallocate resources based on production needs
• Communicate with Coaches and Team Leads to align daily plans
• Assign and delegate tasks to maintain workflow and productivity
• Monitor performance and rebalance staffing as needed
• Enforce safety standards, including PPE and proper equipment use
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve root causes
• Ensure equipment is operational; coordinate repairs as needed
• Complete production reporting and ensure accurate system entry (SAP)
• Operate equipment and maintain required certifications as needed
• Coordinate cross-training to support workforce flexibility
• Monitor team dynamics and address conflicts promptly
• Coordinate material setup for upcoming production
• Ensure accurate and timely attendance documentation
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to drive results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
• Knowledge of the millwork industry
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners
• Demonstrates sound judgment and a results-driven, continuous improvement mindset
• Proficiency in computer systems and production tracking tools

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.