Vision Systems Manager (Cell)

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Vision Systems leads vision systems activities that support prevention of quality issues and maximize manufacturing output, including yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The role manages inspection system performance, equipment maintenance and improvement, model development and changes, and introduction of new vision equipment. It provides technical and operational leadership to the Vision Systems team and partners with Production, Engineering, Headquarters (HQ), and external vendors to ensure inspection systems are safe, reliable, and capable of meeting production and customer requirements. The position is based on-site in Holland, Michigan, and works primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs. Work occurs in office and manufacturing environments, with regular presence in production areas and possible exposure to automated equipment and moving machinery. The employee may need to wear required PPE and clean-room attire and move throughout production areas to access equipment or work areas. The manager leads and develops employees, sets goals and performance expectations, supports staffing and scheduling, and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment. The role also promotes compliance, standardization, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, automation, equipment, or a highly automated engineering environment.
3–6+ years of experience leading people, technical teams, projects, or multiple manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting inspection systems, automated manufacturing equipment, equipment performance improvement, or related technical operations.
Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production requirements.
Leadership, coaching, team development, and performance management skills.
Results orientation, organizational agility, and accountability.
Data-driven decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset.
Root-cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Project, process, and priority management skills.
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, inspection systems, and equipment performance improvement.
Ability to interpret KPIs, production data, and technical information to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration across Production, Engineering, leadership, HQ, and external vendors.
Ability to communicate technical and business priorities clearly to different levels of the organization.
Sound judgment and ability to make timely decisions in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience with machine vision or automated inspection systems, including Omron, Keyence, or comparable platforms.
Experience in battery, automotive, or highly automated manufacturing.
Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM).
Six Sigma or other structured problem-solving or continuous improvement knowledge.
Experience supporting HQ, global sites, equipment vendors, or system integrators.

Responsibilities

Manage Vision Systems activities and priorities to support production requirements, inspection performance, equipment reliability, and customer needs.
Ensure Vision Systems KPIs are current, reviewed, communicated, and used to identify improvement priorities.
Identify controllable equipment and inspection failures and drive permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead and support root-cause analysis, incident follow-up, control plans, and corrective-action activities for significant or recurring production issues, including 8D methodology when applicable.
Manage inspection machine standards, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and BM/PM/PD manuals to keep standards and documentation current.
Review and coordinate inspection machine model development, model changes, system improvements, and new equipment introduction.
Support the establishment and continuous improvement of inspection systems, inspection equipment maintenance, and equipment performance.
Coordinate vision system equipment installation, commissioning, and implementation schedules with Production teams, HQ, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with vendor technical support regarding vision system programming, source-code support, equipment issues, and system improvements.
Review production reports, equipment performance, improvement activities, and KPIs; communicate significant results, risks, and priorities to Production teams, leadership, and HQ.
Provide technical direction, coaching, and support to engineers and other Vision Systems team members.
Partner with senior technical resources and vendors on vision system verification, test planning, equipment configuration changes, and complex technical issues.
Promote standardization of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and inspection-system practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, fire-prevention, company, and manufacturing requirements.
Conduct timely Layered Process Audits in applicable work areas and ensure identified issues are addressed.
Maintain work-site cleanliness in accordance with 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Lead by example by demonstrating company core values, policies, standards, and expected leadership behaviors.
Foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment and ensure employees understand expectations for safety, quality, attendance, performance, and conduct.
Set clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations and hold team members accountable for results.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, recognition, and development; complete performance management activities, including goal setting, check-ins, evaluations, development planning, and corrective action when appropriate.
Support workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource decisions to ensure appropriate coverage and achievement of business objectives.
Communicate business priorities, organizational updates, expectations, and changes clearly and in a timely manner.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, attendance concerns, and workplace conduct matters promptly and consistently, partnering with Human Resources when appropriate.
Make timely, informed decisions; escalate significant risks or issues; and take ownership of team and organizational outcomes.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and ethical business standards.
Build effective working relationships across departments and leadership levels to resolve issues, remove barriers, and achieve business objectives.
Support organizational change, continuous improvement, and initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Perform other duties and leadership responsibilities appropriate to the position level, scope of authority, and business needs.