Production Coach

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Flint, MI, seeks a Production Coach to lead hourly production teams and ensure efficient, safe operations. You will coordinate work activities, monitor quality, and ensure adherence to schedules while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, addressing defects, enforcing safety regulations, and aligning manpower with production plans. The role requires ISO/OSHA/TS16949 knowledge and flexibility with shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA/AS); two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willing to work extended periods or varying shift hours.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, OSHA, and TS16949 requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate hourly production employees.
• Provide feedback on daily defects to management and staff.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Establish or adjust manpower to meet schedules.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees.
• Maintain timekeeping and production records.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour needs.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and equipment.
• Motivate employees to achieve goals and participate in continuous improvement.
• Contribute to self-directed work teams and plant recycling programs.
• Follow ISO procedures and processes.

Skills

Team supervision

Production planning

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree

Job description

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

PRODUCTION COACH FLINT, MI

As a member of the Production Team, the Production Team Coach will be responsible for Plans and directs work activities of Hourly Production Employees by performing the following duties.

The Team Coach/Trainer is part of the Production Department and reports to the Plant Superintendent on the applicable shift.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Supervision and coordination of work activities of hourly production employees.
• Provide feedback regarding daily defects to management personnel and production employees.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Establish or adjust manpower to meet production schedules.
• Analyze and resolve work problems and/or assist employees in solving work problems.
• Administer disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain timekeeping and production records.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and problem resolution/general maintenance of machinery.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Recommend measures to improve efficiency as it relates to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Conduct meeting to resolve grievances or refer unresolved grievances to next step.
• Assure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Responsible for housekeeping of area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Actively participate in self-directed work team model.
• Participate in plant recycling programs.
• Follow ISO14001 and IATF16949 procedures/processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to the achievement of quality/management objectives by producing product to meet customer needs and expectations.

Your Qualifications:

• Associate degree (AA/AS); two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours.
• Must have knowledge of ISO 14001, OSHA, and TS16949 requirements and compliance.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Functional Group:

• Opportunity to work in Fast Paced Environment.
• Opportunities for Team Development.
• Opportunities for Personal Growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

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 country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.