Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (Formation)
About The Position
Ultium Cells, LLC., a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and General Motors, operates a high-technology lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant. The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (Formation) maintains a safe, compliant, and productive work environment by ensuring adherence to safety standards, company policies, and operating procedures. The role provides floor-level leadership by coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective use of time and resources to support production goals. The supervisor trains, coaches, and develops team members; fosters a respectful, accountable, high-performing work environment; and builds working relationships with internal departments, external partners, vendors, and contractors. The role collaborates with cross-functional support teams to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives and owns maintenance-area performance across safety, quality, equipment care, efficiency, innovation, capability, and productivity while supporting continuous improvement. The position oversees corrective and preventive maintenance on production equipment and associated controls, coordinates with Production on maintenance and troubleshooting, manages preventive maintenance schedules and records, and ensures maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with established procedures. Employees may be exposed to or work with hazardous materials or hazardous waste. Initial environmental training covers RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation, with annual refresher training and other training provided as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Working knowledge of production and processing equipment.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to coordinate, lead, and mentor team members.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and collaborate with diverse teams and international partners.
- Ability to understand moderately complex instructions, schedules, reports, and equipment documentation.
- Strong motivation and a sense of urgency in daily operations.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial Maintenance Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent.
- Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and support corrective and preventive maintenance activities on production equipment and associated controls to ensure reliable machine operation.
- Communicate with Production to coordinate preventive maintenance and support troubleshooting in production areas.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain periodic preventive maintenance schedules.
- Verify the accuracy, completion, and documentation of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting records.
- Coordinate complex maintenance activities with external vendors and contractors.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety standards, company policies, and operating procedures.
- Prepare and maintain maintenance documentation, including daily reports and inspection check sheets.
- Coordinate technician activities, monitor progress, and ensure effective use of time and resources.
- Ensure assignments align with established agreements, procedures, and role responsibilities.
- Oversee maintenance operations to support production goals and workplace expectations.
- Train, coach, mentor, and develop team members, providing performance feedback and documenting development.
- Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
- Collaborate with other supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate operations and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
- Enforce safety standards and applicable rules and regulations.
- Document, implement, and follow standard operating procedures; maintain maintenance records, logs, and required documentation.
- Ensure effective time utilization and verify completion of assigned tasks and work orders.
- Confer with management, peers, and others to resolve team-member issues, complaints, or grievances.
- Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, specifications, blueprints, and job instructions for team members.
- Coordinate work orders with Production, vendors, and contractors.
- Support continuous improvement and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and company values without compromising safety.
- Perform additional supervisory support tasks related to equipment maintenance as assigned.
Benefits
- Market-competitive compensation, including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on achievement of Company goals.
- Paid time off.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous holiday schedule.
- Tuition assistance for continuing education.
- Vehicle discount program on General Motors branded vehicles.
- Communication stipend for personal cell phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
