Coach (Supervisor) Air, D2 AZA, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike • Beaverton, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coach leads frontline leaders and production teammates while partnering closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, and Operations leadership. Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager, this role drives execution, develops team capability, and delivers safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance in support of Air MI’s production network.

The role leads a manufacturing team responsible for safety, quality, service, and cost performance. It develops frontline leaders, drives operational excellence, and partners across functions to execute production plans while fostering an engaged, high-performing culture.

Schedule: D2 shift, 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday and every other Monday. Week 1: Friday through Sunday; Week 2: Friday through Monday.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Demonstrated experience leading frontline leaders and production teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform occasional lifting, standing, walking, and site-wide floor engagement.
• Strong communication, collaboration, decision-making, operational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills; ability to influence cross-functional partners and develop frontline talent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead production employees, frontline leaders, and cross-functional teams to achieve daily and long-term business objectives.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Logistics, and Human Resources teams to solve problems and improve performance.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through leadership standard work, tiered accountability, and data-based decision-making.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders, building capability, accountability, and succession pipelines across the operation.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing the employee experience.
• Respond to production challenges by balancing labor, equipment, materials, and customer demand.
• Champion teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence in support of Nike’s global manufacturing network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager