Planning Specialist I

Title: Planning Specialist I

Reports to: Planning 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

Looking for a hardworking, positive, reliable, and genuine person with a go-getter attitude to take on our Planning Specialist role. This role encompasses the entire process of production from material to customers. You will be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations, managing inventory level, and maximizing the company’s profitability. You will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production reports. You will serve as a main communicator who guides the production teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day interaction and act as primary liaison for Executive, internal team members and clients.
• Manage Executive’s schedules, appointments, travel arrangements and process voucher entries.
• Arrange, coordinate, and schedule meetings, conference room reservations and management, organize team meetings and take meeting minutes.
• Monitor corporate KPI performance on day-to-day basis, including monthly closing and in-depth analysis of key manufacturing indicators (yield, production utilization, NCR and IF-Cost, etc) and ensure accurate reporting to management and headquarters.
• Synchronize information flow between multiple IT systems (GMES, GDW, GSCM, FP, ERP, etc.)
• Lead cost management and improvement activities by consolidating cost reduction initiatives from relevant departments, establishing saving calculation logic, track and report on the achievement of cost reduction results.
• Support the establishment of annual business plans and stretch targets, and continuously monitor production progress against targets with regular performance reviews, and provide guidance on production metrics.
• Act as the main interface with headquarters by responding to data requests and inquiries, distributing and guiding the implementation of HQ policies, manuals, and standard guidelines across the site.
• Prepare regular operational and management reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and C-level reports, etc).
• Co-ordinate any assigned project-based work.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Contain
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail and understanding of multiple metrics
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• MS Office suite
• Ability to speak, read, and translate Korean language (preferred)