1st shift Supply Chain Coach Associate

'Own Your Career' supports DRiV’s People Model, ensuring that we both “Select the Best” and “Build & Develop” internal talent.

It is our commitment to develop and promote great talent within the DRiV team.

JOB FAMILY TITLE: Coach

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE

The base pay for this Job Family generally ranges between $22 - $26/hr. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

BENEFITS

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Education Assistance

General Summary

Coordinate job assignments, orders, processes for Team Members and work activities in DRIV’s manufacturing area. Assist in maintaining an efficient work environment and meeting productivity standards. Resolve scheduling conflicts and routine problems in the work unit as they arise and participate in Team Member training sessions as needed. Understand all business processes in assigned area of responsibility and be capable of performing all essential work unit duties. Notify the Operations Supervisor of any occurrences that negatively impact production. Adhere to safety, health, and environmental guidelines.

Reporting Relationships:

• Job Reports To: Operations Supervisor
• Direct Reports: None

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the functions of the work unit, which typically includes one or more of the following areas:
  • Manufacturing of production parts including machine set-up and operation
  • Packaging of gasket sets including set-up, assembly, and bundling
  • Distribution of gasket sets including picking, aggregating, consolidating, sealing, loading and shipping.
• Provide first response to work area problems. Document problems, resolve when possible and follow-up with appropriate individual or group to ensure the problem is corrected in a timely fashion. Serve as ‘go to’ person for production-related and process-related issues that slow down the workflow.
• Assign work and coordinate job assignments based on daily production needs and scheduled staff. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules. May participate in daily production and shift change meetings.
• Maintain and organize maintenance, time and production records. Prepare reports on attendance, productivity, quality and safety. Enter data into designated workbooks designed, and amended periodically, by the Operations Supervisor. May need to utilize and manipulate some MS Access queries to get specific information.
• Monitor potential safety issues and immediately alert Operations Supervisor of unsafe conditions or events hazardous to the environment. Suggest ways to improve work area safety and lead by example in adhering to safety standards at all times.
• Capitalize on cross-training opportunities to increase the knowledge of all employees in all areas of operations (in consultation with the Operations Supervisor).
• Perform other tasks and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

Skill Requirements:

Associate Level

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet daily work requirements.
• Knowledge of the work area to perform same work as those coached.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to coach and train for basic job performance improvements
• Typically, entry level - 2 years of experience.

Core Level

• Associate Skills plus:
• Basic knowledge of all DRIV manufacturing processes to move from one area of the manufacturing facility to another as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and coach/train for basic job performance improvements
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and expectations.
• Typically, 2 – 4 years of experience.

Senior Level

• Associate & Core Skills plus:
• Advanced knowledge of all DRIV manufacturing processes to move from one area of the manufacturing facility to another as needed.
• Leadership experience to provide guidance to a large work unit of more than one work unit.
• Typically, 4+ years of experience.

 Note: Experience for each level will vary somewhat and depends on Apprenticeship requirements for the sub-categories requiring such training.

Physical Requirements:

The below requirements are for all job titles within this family, but may differ between each individual position:

• Climb/Balance: Frequently required.
• Stooping: Regularly required.
• Kneeling: Regularly required.
• Crouch/Crawl: Frequently required.
• Bending: Regularly required.
• Standing: Regularly required.
• Handle Materials: Regularly required.
• Manipulate Objects: Regularly required.
• Vision: Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision regularly.
• Lifting: frequently lifting objects weighing 5lb – 10lb, occasionally lifting objects 10lb – 30lb.

The preceding job description is intended to provide general guidelines and parameters for the job and is not intended to be a comprehensive, detailed description of the job.  The manager and the employee should mutually establish detailed job expectations.  Additional information for Coach by work area follows.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Addendum: Specifics for Area Worked

Position Summary 

Maintaining a balanced mix, (1) assists Operations Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing the activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing/packaging/distribution of product, maintenance of production machines and facilities or tool making on a shift or in a designated work unit, and (2) knowledgeable about all functions involved in the manufacturing/packaging/distribution/maintenance/tool making processes of the work unit and competent to perform most, if not all, of those functions.

Essential duties & responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

1. Identifies and troubleshoots tooling, material, process and equipment problems; may perform statistical process control checks and other quality-related measures.  Makes minor repairs on various machines; refers extensive machine repairs to maintenance personnel.
2. Assigns workers to work stations to meet production requirements. Monitors production and adjusts work assignments as necessary. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules (in consultation with Operations Supervisor).
3. Follows the QMS requirements as outlined in the process notes on the press card, the applicable QMS procedures and work instructions.  Interprets process specifications for workers; serves as ‘go to’ person for production-related and process-related concerns. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
4. Participates in, leads and organizes meetings including shift change, safety and team meetings.  Influences safety behavior by ‘leading by example”; notifies Operations Supervisor of unsafe conditions or events hazardous to the environment and shuts down operations if unable to resolve or rectify.  Promptly reports personal injuries and unsafe conditions.  Suggests ways to improve the environment and employee health and safety.  May participate in daily production meeting.
5. Monitors materials and supplies and makes adjustments as necessary.
6. Orients, trains and/or oversees training of employees in production processes.  May work with Operations Supervisor to design and implement development plans for less experienced operators.
7. Maintains time and production records.  Prepares reports on attendance, productivity, quality and safety.
8. Provides attendance and performance-related information to supervisor to assist in preparation of performance reviews.
9. Recommends disciplinary actions as necessary to Operations Supervisor.
10. Other tasks and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.