Production Manager

Essential Job Functions

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