Job Description
Position Summary: Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and management of the manufacturing area.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
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Ensure the safety of workplace for associates through coordination of efforts with the Health and Safety team and adhering to standards
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Ensure quality of products and services for our customers
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Ensure ontime delivery of parts and services for customers
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Responsible for Productivity and Cost
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Promote Core Values and Systems
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Lead Change
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Support Operations and Manage using Shape Production Values
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Facilitate, coach and motivate leaders and associates
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Establish clear goals and tasks to achieve short term and long term corporate goals
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Manage, teach and lead lean manufacturing practices and systems
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Ensure proper scheduling and staffing to meet customer needs
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Follow Shape problem solving guildelines to identify the root cause of problems, and develop actions to contain, correct and prevent their reoccurance
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Administer company policies and procedures
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Promote continuous improvement activities, such as, but not limited to, problem solving, DMAIC, and cross functional teams.
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Maintain positive morale
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Promote the manufacturing system, policies and goals
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Act in accordance with Shape principles and values
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Staff Management:
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Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct assocates, and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation of associates reporting under indirect supervision
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Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
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Service Specific Activities
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Optimize all service activities throughout the Shape Grand Haven campus, including but not limited to:
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Manufacturing value stream
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Packaging and labeling approach
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Inventory management
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VA/VE
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Evaluate and monitor Shape Grand Haven service costs
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Interact with Business Unit Teams to ensure proper pricing and service part strategies
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Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
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Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.