LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
In this role, you will lead and manage an area of the organization's production equipment and maintenance operations. You will also supervise the production equipment preventive maintenance program.
Supervise the production equipment preventive maintenance program
Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, to anticipate & solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
Help to supervise line improvement projects and be a technical advisor/supporter to engineers/technicians in critical engineering matters
Frequently and consistently communicate with all maintenance engineers and technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure proactive two-way communication concerning maintenance issues
Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs
Lead and develop all team members for career growth and retention
Communicate regularly with headquarters in Korea regarding project statuses, continuous improvement, problem solving and planning
Perform negotiation with vendors and contractors thereby maintaining cost effective and high quality service
Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the engineers and the technicians
Supervise the managements of documents to follow the requirement of ISO/TS16949
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
7+ years of related experience
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Experienced in NFPA 70E, LOTO, and OSHA regulations is strongly preferred
Skills:
Comfort around higher management
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
Effective workflow and process management
Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
Understand battery manufacturing processes
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
