Production Coach (Supervisor) - Lead & Optimize

Moog Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Onsite pharmacy, clinic, and gym

Flexible Friday Afternoons

Job summary

Moog Space and Defense Group in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Production Coach (Supervisor) to lead a manufacturing team onsite. You will supervise daily operations, coach staff, manage safety, and drive production goals with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership, strong manufacturing knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/equivalent with 7 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of leadership or direct supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Excellent communication and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the use of safety devices, equipment, personal protective equipment, general housekeeping and maintain alert for hazardous conditions.
• Motivate, encourage, and lead employees to work in a structured team atmosphere.
• Interview and recommend selection, promotion, status change, award, disciplinary action, and separations.
• Lead problem solving activities among cross-functional team; guide subordinates in analyzing and solving problems.
• Ensure communication between employees, departments and management is adequate to meet needs.
• Support Root Cause Corrective Action process to close audits with corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitor and optimize workflow to drive efficiency.
• Develop and communicate production goals, priorities and schedules; perform capacity analysis.
• Develop and track performance metrics; provide coaching and administrative support for skill development.
• Provide feedback and coach employee performance through ongoing dialogue and formal reviews.
• Coach and develop employees through training and feedback.
• Assist in cost and budget analyses or forecasts.
• Integrate technical expertise with experience to drive a Quality Improvement Process.
• Attend training and seminars to stay updated on manufacturing practices and supervisory techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safety protocols

Quality control

Manufacturing experience

Education

Associate degree + 3 years experience

High school diploma or equivalent + 7 years experience

Job description

Moog Space and Defense Group in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Production Coach (Supervisor) to lead a manufacturing team onsite. You will supervise daily operations, coach staff, manage safety, and drive production goals with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership, strong manufacturing knowledge, and a commitment to safety and quality. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered in a collaborative environment.