LG Energy Solution
Title: Manager, Formation Production
Reports to: Formation Production Senior Manager
Location: Holland, MI
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
Summary:
A Production Manager leads and guides floor operation members to produce accurate, targeted volumes for internal and external customers while meeting standards of safety, quality, and cost. You will maintain accountability, discipline, and positive morale in a dynamic, growing environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage production and rework processes
Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area
Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield goals, quality data, inventory, and company news with team and upper management
Monitor and plan daily staffing status and prepare a short-staff backup plan, communicating with off-shift teams as needed
Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors
Lead VIP tours of the department
Schedule and present at monthly department meetings
Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees
Coach and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators
Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports
Maintain good morale and a positive working environment
Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system
Monitor spec sheets and quality samples
Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated
Conduct production planning
Submit electronic approvals (EAs) for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes
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 to 10+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI 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
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Reports to: Formation Production Senior Manager
Location: Holland, MI
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
Summary:
A Production Manager leads and guides floor operation members to produce accurate, targeted volumes for internal and external customers while meeting standards of safety, quality, and cost. You will maintain accountability, discipline, and positive morale in a dynamic, growing environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage production and rework processes
Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area
Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield goals, quality data, inventory, and company news with team and upper management
Monitor and plan daily staffing status and prepare a short-staff backup plan, communicating with off-shift teams as needed
Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors
Lead VIP tours of the department
Schedule and present at monthly department meetings
Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees
Coach and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators
Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports
Maintain good morale and a positive working environment
Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system
Monitor spec sheets and quality samples
Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated
Conduct production planning
Submit electronic approvals (EAs) for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes
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 to 10+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI 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
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team