Production Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and management of the manufacturing area.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

* 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

* Ensure ontime delivery of parts and services for customers

* Responsible for Productivity and Cost

* Promote Core Values and Systems

* Lead Change

* Support Operations and 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 guildelines to identify the root cause of problems, and develop actions to contain, correct and prevent their reoccurance

* 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 assocates, and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation 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 back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.

* Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

* Bachelor's Degree, business or engineering preferred

* Five + years of leadership (automotive manufacturing leadership preferred)

* Practical knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing Principles

* Experience with developing and maintaining budgets and financial statements