Production Coach

Summary:

These positions are accountable for maintaining quality and continuous improvement, the safety of people, workmanship, methods, application, production schedules, economical manufacturing costs, employee relations activities, and general administration of machining and inspection of piston rings at the St. Johns plant consistent with the Company’s manufacturing and profit objectives.  Supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives and implementation.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• These positions report to the Manufacturing Manager, along with the Machine Repair and Maintenance Coach, and the Final Inspection Coach.
• Depending on what department(s) the incumbent is responsible for, the job requirements will vary accordingly. 
• These positions are responsible for actively participating in facilitation and support of continuous improvement activities.  Work with Certified Trainers to assure proper on the job training for employees.
• Coaches focus on both internal and external customer satisfaction, quality, productivity/ efficiency improvements, and making health and safety improvements.
• These positions are responsible for S.P.C. charting and that improvement programs are followed.  Responsible for preventative maintenance and building products with minimum variation well within specification.  Coaches monitor quality on an on-going basis and stop production if quality problems occur.  They make sure that operators are adequately trained and that procedures are followed.  Quality meetings are held with department personnel on a periodic or on an as needed basis.  Coaches strive to meet or exceed targets for quality cost improvement (scrap/rework).   Coaches participate in layered audits.
• The Coaches follow the net customer requirements to assist in the proper utilization of manpower and machinery to meet schedule requirements.  The basis for scheduling machining is to insure a smooth flow of work throughout the plant.  These responsibilities are accomplished based on daily observations, daily discussions with the other Coaches on various shifts and bi-weekly production meetings with the Manufacturing Manager.  Schedules overtime when necessary.
• The incumbents monitor departmental machine performance to assure proper functioning and running order. The incumbents notify the Machine Repair or Maintenance Departments of any actual or anticipated machine or equipment breakdowns by the use of computer-generated work orders.   Coaches make recommendations if there are problems with tools and/or machinery to the Tool Room or Manufacturing Engineering Department.
• The incumbent is responsible for appropriate manpower assignment to the various machines to meet production schedules.  The incumbent maintains attendance and overtime records for the department in the Attendance Program database.  
• The Coaches are responsible for administering and enforcing the company work and safety rules and for appropriate corrective action for non-compliance.  The Coaches normally consult with the Manufacturing Manager and or the Human Resources Manager prior to issuing formal disciplinary action.
• The incumbents are responsible for maintaining safe work practices and work areas and assure that work areas are clean, well-lighted and free from extraneous matter.  Injuries are reported and investigated and injured personnel are taken to the first aid area when necessary.  Coaches assist the Safety Teams as needed and assure that operators utilize the proper personal protective equipment. 
• The incumbents achieve and maintain a forklift operator’s license in order to assist in the movement of parts and materials. Coaches fill in and supervise other departments as required in order to cover for absences, vacations, etc.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan operations, the utilization of human resources, material and work flow to assure timely production quality standards are met with continuous improvement. Schedules overtime when necessary.
• Anticipate production problems and, where feasible, devise and implement procedures to offset loss of man-hours and unscheduled interruptions.
• Administer Company policies and procedures governing employment, enforce plant and safety rules and maintain employee relations at the highest possible level.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient department, take appropriate corrective action as needed, and handle necessary disciplinary situations.  Maintains attendance and overtime records.
• Maintain safe working practices and work areas to avoid and minimize employee injuries.  Promptly report injuries and complete necessary paperwork.
• Facilitate department meetings and focus employees on goals that support plant goals.
• Ensure that an accurate accounting of incoming, in-process and outgoing materia