Supervisor I, Production

Job Title: Supervisor I, Production

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com  

Summary

The Production Supervisor I is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive work environment, following all applicable regulations. Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers. Establish and maintain a solid working relationship with both internal departments as well as external resources.

Responsibilities:

[Support Production Leadership]

• Support Team Leader and Operations Part Leader for the department
• Manage Work Orders and other related items and follow up with related supporting teams (equipment, facilities, shipping) for timely completion
• Track KPI’s
  1. Monitor and track department production results (daily) and communicate with production teams 
  2. Manage the daily production meeting results and track the action items
  3. Track the action items assigned to Engineers, Supervisors, and Crew Leaders (Safety Meetings, WQM, Planning Meetings, etc.)

[Supervise Coordinators]

• Supervise production and training coordinators and oversee their work activities
• Maintain an environment that rewards good performance and encourages initiative, quality, communication, and efficiency
• Provide timely and consistent feedback on performance, including following the defined disciplinary process for all employee performance issues
• Manage overall training programs of hourly (Advanced training, Skill Matrix, Alert, skill evaluation, flexibility)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree preferred

Experience:

• 3 to 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 to 3+ years of leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing 
• Experience in managing departmental, team member, and individual goals
• Experience in managing performance, and a corrective action process as needed
• Experience or knowledge of basic accounting systems preferred

Skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Management of personnel resources 
• Time management 
• Coordination 
• Critical thinking 
• Judgment and decision making 
• Complex problem solving 
• Learning strategies 
• Operations monitoring 
• Instructing