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Operations Coach jobs are open across retail, logistics, and manufacturing, covering specializations in frontline team development, process improvement, and performance management, from entry-level to senior and director roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Role Summary/Purpose:
The Lead Production Specialist or Operations Coach will be responsible for frontline and/or shift management and defined work or projects with moderate complexity. In this role, you will direct the daily work activities of production technicians/assemblers using effective communication and coaching. You will handle day-to-day responsibilities including time approval and work direction to meet site objectives. This role will continuously resolve issues through immediate action and have input on both short and long-term planning.
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.
What do we want to know about you?
Are you a strong leader that can positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Do you fairly and consistently hold the team accountable to each other and to the metrics driven by the business. Are you able to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and supervisors from other shifts.
Desired experience and qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations, management experience
- Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner
- Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts – quality mindset
What will your typical day look like?
- Provide manufacturing/technical assistance & leadership to assigned work group
- Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline, drive completion of individual annual performance reviews
- Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity (time on product) and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls; utilize data analysis to improve safety, decrease quality defects, and increase productivity
- Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies
- Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
- Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
- Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching; facilitate operational star point projects and ensure High Performance Work Team objectives
- Help train and develop skills of test technicians; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics
What about the physical demands of the job?
- Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
- Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Lead Production Specialist or Operations Coach will be responsible for frontline and/or shift management and defined work or projects with moderate complexity. In this role, you will direct the daily work activities of production technicians/assemblers using effective communication and coaching. You will handle day-to-day responsibilities including time approval and work direction to meet site objectives. This role will continuously resolve issues through immediate action and have input on both short and long-term planning.
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.
What do we want to know about you?
Are you a strong leader that can positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Do you fairly and consistently hold the team accountable to each other and to the metrics driven by the business. Are you able to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and supervisors from other shifts.
Desired experience and qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in manufacturing, quality, sourcing or operations, management experience
- Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn and work as technical expert
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to provide feedback and address employee issues in a positive manner
- Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts – quality mindset
What will your typical day look like?
- Provide manufacturing/technical assistance & leadership to assigned work group
- Manage production employees and production schedule requirements to include timekeeping, overtime, time off and discipline, drive completion of individual annual performance reviews
- Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity (time on product) and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls; utilize data analysis to improve safety, decrease quality defects, and increase productivity
- Communicate and enforce handbook and other plant policies
- Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shift and work group leveraging morning production meetings (and shift change meetings, as needed)
- Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions
- Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate necessary leadership and coaching; facilitate operational star point projects and ensure High Performance Work Team objectives
- Help train and develop skills of test technicians; educate production employees on business strategy and metrics
What about the physical demands of the job?
- Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
- Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart36
- Wingstop4
- Woodgrain3
- Florida State University2
- Wabtec1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations coach jobs.
- Two or more years of experience coaching or supervising frontline teams in operations environments
- Demonstrated ability to improve team productivity, attendance, or quality metrics through direct coaching
- Proficiency with workforce management or scheduling software used in retail, logistics, or manufacturing
- Strong communication skills for delivering feedback, conducting one-on-ones, and running shift briefings
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks at the team level
- High school diploma required, with a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Operations Coach Job Search
Quantify coaching outcomes on your resume
Operations coach roles live and die on results. Replace vague descriptions like 'trained staff' with concrete outcomes: how many associates you coached, how throughput changed, or how turnover shifted under your leadership. Hiring managers scan for proof that your coaching moved numbers.
Tailor your resume to each sector
An operations coach resume for a distribution center reads differently than one for a retail chain. Highlight the environment that matches the posting, whether that's warehouse floor metrics, store-level KPIs, or shift productivity targets, so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your tools
Many operations coach postings specify workforce management platforms, scheduling systems, or performance dashboards. If a posting names a tool you've used, call it out explicitly in your application. Generic applications get filtered out when hiring managers are scanning for specific system experience.
Prepare a coaching scenario for interviews
Interviewers for operations coach positions almost always ask for a specific example of how you turned around an underperforming team member or shift. Prepare a tight, structured story that covers the gap you identified, the approach you took, and the measurable result that followed.
Negotiate scope, not just base pay
When you receive an offer, clarify the number of direct reports, shift coverage, and whether the role is salaried or tied to hourly performance incentives. Those details affect your workload and earning potential far more than the posted range alone.
Operations Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations coachs?
The most active employers for operations coachs right now are Walmart, Wingstop, and Woodgrain, and the most openings are in Florida, Ohio, and Oklahoma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution-heavy states and large retail footprints consistently drive the highest volume of postings.
How many operations coach jobs are remote?
About 40% of operations coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is relatively low compared to other business roles. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote flexibility are administrative coaching tasks, training content development, and performance reporting, while floor-level coaching and shift oversight remain on-site.
How do you become an operations coach?
Start by building direct experience supervising or training frontline workers in a warehouse, retail, or manufacturing setting. Move into a lead or team-lead role to demonstrate you can manage performance and develop others. Build familiarity with scheduling systems and productivity metrics, then apply to operations coach postings that match the environment you know best.
How do you get hired as an operations coach with little experience?
Focus on roles that list 'team lead' or 'shift lead' experience as acceptable, since many employers treat those as equivalent to formal coaching. Emphasize any informal coaching you have done, such as onboarding new hires or running training sessions, and frame it in terms of the performance change that resulted. Entry-level operations coach postings often appear in high-turnover environments like fulfillment centers and big-box retail.
What does the operations coach interview process look like?
Most operations coach interviews include an initial phone screen focused on your background and availability, followed by one or two on-site or video rounds. Expect behavioral questions about how you handled underperforming employees, managed conflict on a shift, or improved a process. Some employers add a brief role-play or case scenario where you coach a mock associate through a performance issue.
Where can I find and apply to operations coach jobs?
You can find and apply to operations coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find ones that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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