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

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

• Lead production employees and cross-functional teams to achieve daily and long-term business objectives.
• Partner closely 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 evolving production challenges, balancing labour, equipment, materials, and customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Champion a culture of teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence while delivering results that support Nike's global manufacturing network.

• 2+ years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or 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.
• People-first leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, safety, and team development.
• Strong operational acumen and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead through change in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excels at building engaged teams, driving accountability, solving problems at the root cause, and delivering results across safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and develop frontline talent while maintaining high operational standards.

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

• D2 shift: 5:30am–5:30pm Friday–Sunday and every other Monday (Week 1: Friday–Sunday; Week 2: Friday–Monday).