Title: Production Supervisor I, Equipment Maintenance

*Reports to: Manager *

Location:  Lansing, MI

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{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

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*Summary: *

The Production Supervisor I is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive work environment, following all applicable regulations. Ensure production and quality goals are achieved through teamwork and clear communication. Train and develop operators for success in the above goals and for future opportunities. 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:

• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Direct and coordinate the activities of team members engaged in the production or processing of materials, such as Technical Operators and Sr. Technical Operators
• Enforce safety and other applicable rules and regulations
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activates within or between departments
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production and quality goals
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new team members, or assign team members to experienced operators for training
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Confer with management, peers and others to resolve team member's problems, complaints, or grievances
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifications, blueprints and job orders for team members
• Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP's during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area             

• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas

   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, management, engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 3 to 6+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing assembly equipment, including PLC equipment  
• 1 to 3+ years of leadership experience 
• Equipment maintenance experience 
• Working experience with PPAP requirements
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost analysis, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

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Skills:

MS Office Suite

Highly organized

Strong attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational and multitasking skills

MS office and Minitab a plus