Senior Level Assistant Coach Jobs
Senior level assistant coach jobs place experienced coaches in positions of real authority, owning program strategy, leading staff development, and driving the outcomes that define a program's success. Roles are concentrated across Education, Food & Beverage, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like BD, Necco, and THEMESOFT hiring at this level now.
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Manufacturing Excellence Coach - North America
Chicago, US, 60654
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut (BC)’s Values and of course loving chocolate.
The Global Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) Coach is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, and fostering a culture of excellence within the manufacturing environment. This role involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices and Barry Callebaut Operating System (BCOS) work processes, and coaching teams in our manufacturing footprint to achieve best in class performance across the factories balanced score card.
The primary focus of Manufacturing Excellence Coach is to impact business performance by consistently enhancing competences of BC leaders, Support functions and Core team colleagues in line with BC Values and BCOS principles. A critical deliverable for this role is the creation of a high performing manufacturing working environment with a ZERO LOSS mindset and a culture of 100% participation. The impact of the role is measured through the tracking progress of Plants Manufacturing KPI’s Balanced Score card and progress of plant maturity level with implementation master plans.
The primary responsibility of Manufacturing Excellence Coach is to ensure the proper level of skills and qualification resides at the plant or facility to successfully deploy the loss elimination skills needed to deliver the site CBN (Compelling Business Need). Provide the Site leadership team a calibrated assessment of BCOS implementation from a point of view of total integration of the pillars. Provide direct coaching to Site Leadership teams so they know what the next step is, why the next step is critical and how to deliver the next step. Promote reapplication of approaches and techniques globally while assuring the tools used are being used according to the standard. Ensure close alignment with the BCOS strategy for the Region, effective application of all work processes to the elimination of losses and integration across pillars.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shapes and drives the implementation of the BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operating System) program and strategic projects in alignment with the Global CSD (Customer Supply & Development) “Go For Zero” ambition.
- Map the maturity of the sites against the BCOS framework, build the manufacturing excellence road map together with the Cluster Leads, Plant Managers and BCOS Director.
- Provide education/capabilities to site pillar leaders and support for the certification process. Assess and educate site leaders on pillar work processes and maintenance of site pillar boards.
- Coach the sites CI leaders and Plant Leadership Team to drive change management aspects of all BCOS (process and culture) to impact directly plant results.
- Conduct regular assessments on pillar work processes, routine management adherence (RTT) identifies opportunities for improvement and develop actionable insights and provide correct actions recommendations plus follow ups.
- Drive program priorities and focus of pillar work process based on data analytics and performance metrics – addressing site business objectives (CBN and financials).
- Encourage benchmark continuously, referring plant to learn and share best practices to/from other plants
- Execute improvement initiatives at a tactical level i.e. working closely with site to implement best practices, standardize work processes, and improve operational efficiency.
- Engage with frontline employees, cell leads/supervisors, and middle management through hands-on coaching (GEMBA), mentorship, and guidance. Direct involvement in day-to-day operations, processes, to understand capabilities gaps and program corrective actions.
- When required facilitate workshops and training sessions to develop pillar work processes competencies
- Provide education to local sites/pillar leads on BCOS work process in line with program maturity (Phase 0 to Phase 4) and expected assessment criteria results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Leverage global standards and Technical Platforms communities while encouraging “give and get” processes and horizontal replication of company current best approaches (CBA).
- Maintain strong connection with the Global CI communities, educate and encourage digital adoption towards achieving best in class performance and smart factory status.
- Act as a catalyst for change, inspire, motivate, and empower teams to embrace change, adopt best practices, and drive operational excellence.
- Transform a full set of factories into a new era of technological advances with great attention to the human aspect and change management, developing and seeing shop floor operators taking ownership and pride in their work and performance.
- Own the BCOS program at Regional level.
- Address current capability needs to deliver the BU CBN
- Address future capability needs to deliver the Regional CBN
- Lead BU/regional BCOS Networks
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- TPM / IWS / WCM Plant Operating Systems deployment experience
- Six Sigma or Lean certification as an additional capability
- Strong understanding and know-how of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and other improvement techniques
- Analytical mindset with the ability to visualize and interpret data or metrics
- Project management skills to oversee multiple improvement projects simultaneously
- English language proficiency is required
- Coaching/Consultancy Skills:
o Demonstrated ability to develop capability in Managers, Technicians and Contractors.
o Able to identify and leverage the unique capabilities of others and build successful teams.
o Demonstrated ability to inspire others and lead cultural change in a mature organization.
- Travel requirements: between 50 to 75% within region or sporadically traveling globally
- Shop-floor orientated role, hence regular on-site presence is crucial
- Metrics of Success across the balance score card:
o Quality: Zero Food Safety Incidents and Quality Defects o Delivery: OEE +85% and Sch. Adherence +90%
o Cost: continuous improvement manhour/ton, FTC consistency reduction, Productivity +4% YOY
o People: +90% score engagement survey (100% participation), Talent pipeline at least 1 talent critical jobs
- At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with in-depth knowledge of production, quality, process control, asset management, cost structures and digitalization, in a multinational business context.
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
- Salary Range of $ 118,000 - $145,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Flex Days
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
- Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.
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Manufacturing Excellence Coach - North America
Chicago, US, 60654
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut (BC)’s Values and of course loving chocolate.
The Global Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) Coach is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, and fostering a culture of excellence within the manufacturing environment. This role involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices and Barry Callebaut Operating System (BCOS) work processes, and coaching teams in our manufacturing footprint to achieve best in class performance across the factories balanced score card.
The primary focus of Manufacturing Excellence Coach is to impact business performance by consistently enhancing competences of BC leaders, Support functions and Core team colleagues in line with BC Values and BCOS principles. A critical deliverable for this role is the creation of a high performing manufacturing working environment with a ZERO LOSS mindset and a culture of 100% participation. The impact of the role is measured through the tracking progress of Plants Manufacturing KPI’s Balanced Score card and progress of plant maturity level with implementation master plans.
The primary responsibility of Manufacturing Excellence Coach is to ensure the proper level of skills and qualification resides at the plant or facility to successfully deploy the loss elimination skills needed to deliver the site CBN (Compelling Business Need). Provide the Site leadership team a calibrated assessment of BCOS implementation from a point of view of total integration of the pillars. Provide direct coaching to Site Leadership teams so they know what the next step is, why the next step is critical and how to deliver the next step. Promote reapplication of approaches and techniques globally while assuring the tools used are being used according to the standard. Ensure close alignment with the BCOS strategy for the Region, effective application of all work processes to the elimination of losses and integration across pillars.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shapes and drives the implementation of the BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operating System) program and strategic projects in alignment with the Global CSD (Customer Supply & Development) “Go For Zero” ambition.
- Map the maturity of the sites against the BCOS framework, build the manufacturing excellence road map together with the Cluster Leads, Plant Managers and BCOS Director.
- Provide education/capabilities to site pillar leaders and support for the certification process. Assess and educate site leaders on pillar work processes and maintenance of site pillar boards.
- Coach the sites CI leaders and Plant Leadership Team to drive change management aspects of all BCOS (process and culture) to impact directly plant results.
- Conduct regular assessments on pillar work processes, routine management adherence (RTT) identifies opportunities for improvement and develop actionable insights and provide correct actions recommendations plus follow ups.
- Drive program priorities and focus of pillar work process based on data analytics and performance metrics – addressing site business objectives (CBN and financials).
- Encourage benchmark continuously, referring plant to learn and share best practices to/from other plants
- Execute improvement initiatives at a tactical level i.e. working closely with site to implement best practices, standardize work processes, and improve operational efficiency.
- Engage with frontline employees, cell leads/supervisors, and middle management through hands-on coaching (GEMBA), mentorship, and guidance. Direct involvement in day-to-day operations, processes, to understand capabilities gaps and program corrective actions.
- When required facilitate workshops and training sessions to develop pillar work processes competencies
- Provide education to local sites/pillar leads on BCOS work process in line with program maturity (Phase 0 to Phase 4) and expected assessment criteria results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Leverage global standards and Technical Platforms communities while encouraging “give and get” processes and horizontal replication of company current best approaches (CBA).
- Maintain strong connection with the Global CI communities, educate and encourage digital adoption towards achieving best in class performance and smart factory status.
- Act as a catalyst for change, inspire, motivate, and empower teams to embrace change, adopt best practices, and drive operational excellence.
- Transform a full set of factories into a new era of technological advances with great attention to the human aspect and change management, developing and seeing shop floor operators taking ownership and pride in their work and performance.
- Own the BCOS program at Regional level.
- Address current capability needs to deliver the BU CBN
- Address future capability needs to deliver the Regional CBN
- Lead BU/regional BCOS Networks
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- TPM / IWS / WCM Plant Operating Systems deployment experience
- Six Sigma or Lean certification as an additional capability
- Strong understanding and know-how of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and other improvement techniques
- Analytical mindset with the ability to visualize and interpret data or metrics
- Project management skills to oversee multiple improvement projects simultaneously
- English language proficiency is required
- Coaching/Consultancy Skills:
o Demonstrated ability to develop capability in Managers, Technicians and Contractors.
o Able to identify and leverage the unique capabilities of others and build successful teams.
o Demonstrated ability to inspire others and lead cultural change in a mature organization.
- Travel requirements: between 50 to 75% within region or sporadically traveling globally
- Shop-floor orientated role, hence regular on-site presence is crucial
- Metrics of Success across the balance score card:
o Quality: Zero Food Safety Incidents and Quality Defects o Delivery: OEE +85% and Sch. Adherence +90%
o Cost: continuous improvement manhour/ton, FTC consistency reduction, Productivity +4% YOY
o People: +90% score engagement survey (100% participation), Talent pipeline at least 1 talent critical jobs
- At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with in-depth knowledge of production, quality, process control, asset management, cost structures and digitalization, in a multinational business context.
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
- Salary Range of $ 118,000 - $145,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, and Flex Days
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
- Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.
Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here.
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Senior Level Assistant Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level assistant coach job?
Employers at this level look for coaches who have already led within a program, not just contributed to one. Demonstrated ability to develop athletes or staff, run independent phases of a program, and step in for the head coach when needed carries significant weight. A portfolio of measurable outcomes, strong professional references from head coaches or athletic directors, and experience coordinating recruiting or operations puts candidates in a competitive position.
Which companies hire senior level assistant coachs?
Companies hiring senior level assistant coachs right now include BD, Necco, and THEMESOFT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers universities, professional sports organizations, private academies, and athletic programs within larger institutions that need experienced coaching leadership rather than entry-level support staff.
Are there remote senior level assistant coach jobs?
Yes, though most coaching roles remain on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 50% of senior level assistant coach openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering roles focused on recruiting coordination, video analysis, strength program design, or administrative oversight rather than direct on-field coaching.
What makes a assistant coach role senior level?
Senior level assistant coach roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. These positions involve leading a specific phase of the program independently, mentoring junior coaches, contributing to recruiting strategy, and being accountable for outcomes rather than just deliverables. The expectation is that someone at this level requires minimal direction and can represent the program externally with full authority.
Which industries hire the most senior level assistant coachs?
Senior Level assistant coach roles concentrate in Education, Food & Beverage, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate structured, competitive programs that require experienced coaching staff to sustain performance, manage athlete development pipelines, and support head coaches with genuine operational depth.