1st shift Supply Chain Coach Associate

DRiV•Skokie, IL

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports DRiV’s People Model, focusing on selecting and developing internal talent. The Supply Chain Coach Associate will coordinate job assignments, orders, and processes for Team Members in DRIV’s manufacturing area. The position aims to assist in maintaining an efficient work environment, meeting productivity standards, and resolving scheduling conflicts and routine problems. The Associate will also participate in Team Member training, understand all business processes in their assigned area, and be capable of performing essential work unit duties. Adherence to safety, health, and environmental guidelines is crucial. The role involves assisting the Operations Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing activities related to manufacturing, packaging, distribution, machine maintenance, and tool making, while also being competent in performing these functions.

Requirements

Associate Level: Strong communication skills.
Associate Level: Ability to prioritize work to meet daily work requirements.
Associate Level: Knowledge of the work area to perform same work as those coached.
Associate Level: Demonstrated computer skills
Associate Level: Ability to coach and train for basic job performance improvements
Associate Level: 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.
Core Level: Demonstrated ability to recognize and coach/train for basic job performance improvements
Core Level: Ability to adapt to changing requirements and expectations.
Core Level: 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.
Senior Level: Leadership experience to provide guidance to a large work unit of more than one work unit.
Senior Level: Typically, 4+ years of experience.
Experience for each level will vary somewhat and depends on Apprenticeship requirements for the sub-categories requiring such training.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

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.
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.
Monitors production and adjusts work assignments as necessary.
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.
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.
Monitors materials and supplies and makes adjustments as necessary.
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.
Provides attendance and performance-related information to supervisor to assist in preparation of performance reviews.
Recommends disciplinary actions as necessary to Operations Supervisor.