Coach Associate (D714) - 2nd Shift

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

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

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.

Addendum: Specifics for Area Worked

Packaging

• Read and understand Bill of Materials (BOM), procedures, work instructions, policy, and safety rules. Audit BOMs as completed and initialize BOM when everything is correct.
• Maintain the hour by hour production tracking board and address any issue if production rate falls short.
• Manage and report production using Oracle and an MS Excel file program.
• Identify and match components using a digital pictorial catalog to assure parts have identical contour, form and dimension to a visual inspection of the parts.
• Audit the following metrics: Label size, sets number, date code and print quality.
• Understand and trouble shoot shrinks wrap machines to make minor adjustments or report to maintenance of any major break down.
• Audit left over component from completed job and return them to inventory return carts.
• Address employees related issue and issue error ticket where appropriate.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.