Production Coach

Production Coach
DETROIT, MI - GRATIOT PLANT

As a member of the Operations team, the Production Coach will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of production workers, interpreting specifications, blueprints, and job orders, and effectively communicating observations that impact product quality and delivery.

• Directly supervise production employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.
• Inspect products, verify conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustment.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker‑hour requirements.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving them.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintain attendance, time, and production records.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Identify and record problems related to product, process, and quality system.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Be knowledgeable of plant safety rules and ensure all employees perform their duties in compliance with the rules and regulations.
• Take every reasonable precaution for the protection of the employees and hold employees accountable for their health and safety responsibilities.
• Provide continuous on‑the‑job instruction in safe work procedures and instruct employees in the use and care of personal protective equipment.
• Perform daily walk‑throughs of their area to detect hazards and ensure good housekeeping is maintained.
• Respond to safety concerns and ensure hazards are corrected as soon as possible.
• Perform accident investigations, identify the root cause in the required time frame, and track corrective actions to completion.
• Ensure the TPA receives all Fast‑Fax forms following an accident within 48 hours and the Health and Safety contact person is notified.
• Encourage and actively support employee involvement in the health and safety program.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school, and at least two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to effectively supervise production workers and communicate instructions clearly.

• Previous experience supervising production workers.

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.