Materials Coach - Lead Inventory & Production Flow

Lear Corporation; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Materials Coach in Alabama to support daily material operations and drive efficient production in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will partner with production teams, leadership, and support functions to ensure material flow, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement while fostering team development and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to support self-directed work teams

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, inventory control and material flow.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities within the Materials Department.
• Guide team members on assignments, schedules and training requirements.
• Plan work schedules and production activities to meet goals.
• Use SAP and Cassioli scanners to support material tracking and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment for uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Launch and Production teams on material setup and availability.
• Review schedules and operational data to support material and production needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain training matrices for team members.
• Drive inventory accuracy through adherence to controls and processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment

Written and verbal communication

Production processes

Inventory control

Teamwork

Fast-paced operations

Tools

SAP

Cassioli scanners

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lear Corporation is seeking a Materials Coach in Alabama to support daily material operations and drive efficient production in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will partner with production teams, leadership, and support functions to ensure material flow, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement while fostering team development and a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to support self-directed work teams