Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
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Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
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Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
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Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
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Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.
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Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.
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Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.
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Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.
Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
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Performs routine maintenance: cleaning, replacing defective or worn parts.
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Participates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer’s specifications.
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Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.
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Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
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Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.
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Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.
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Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.
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Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
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Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.
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Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.
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Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
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Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
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Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.
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Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.
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Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.
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Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
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Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
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Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
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Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
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Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and practices; ability to plan, organize, execute, and monitor manufacturing engineering projects.
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Develops project plans, schedules, resource requirements, and status updates.
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Coordinates activities among stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
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Tracks project milestones, risks, and deliverables.
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Supports implementation of new equipment, process improvements, and capital projects.
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Communicates project status and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.