Manager, Production

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A Production Manager leads and oversees shop floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting internal and external customer demands. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining accountability and discipline, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and developing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Production Manager plays a key role in achieving production, quality, safety, staffing, and cost objectives while fostering a positive and performance-driven culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant 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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems preferred
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels
Ability to work through ambiguity and make sound operational decisions under pressure
Strong planning, organizational, and workflow management skills
Ability to delegate responsibilities and drive accountability across teams
Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving capabilities
Ability to coach, develop, and motivate production teams
Ability to work flexible hours, including off-shift support, weekends, or extended hours as operationally required

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily production and rework operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets
Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work environment while promoting a strong safety culture
Conduct daily production meetings to review KPIs, production output, yield performance, quality concerns, inventory status, staffing, and company updates with production teams and leadership
Monitor daily staffing levels, manage attendance coverage, and develop contingency plans to support operational continuity.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with off-shift leadership teams to ensure smooth operational transitions.
Manage incident investigations, safety alerts, corrective actions, and safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
Lead department VIP tours and support internal and external customer visits as needed.
Prepare and present department performance updates during monthly meetings with leadership and team members
Support workforce management activities, including hiring, onboarding, retention, performance evaluations, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations for hourly team members.
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, crew leaders, and operators to support career growth and succession planning.
Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports to provide performance feedback, development support, and accountability
Maintain positive employee relations and promote a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Ensure department procedures, work instructions, and compliance documentation are maintained through the internal document control system
Monitor production specifications, quality samples, and process controls to ensure compliance with customer and engineering requirements
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality and production issues.
Track, maintain, and communicate departmental KPIs and operational performance metrics
Support production planning activities to align staffing, materials, and operational priorities with production schedules
Submit and manage Electronic Approvals (EAs) related to invoices, materials, equipment, organizational updates, and operational needs.
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits (LPA) within assigned production areas
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and employee engagement
Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned