Planner I, Production

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Matteson, IL

3d•$57,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As a Planner I, you will be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations by coordinating production planning, managing inventory levels, and helping maximize operational efficiency and profitability. You will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. You will also serve as a main communicator between production teams, operators, and engineers to support and deliver world-class manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent relevant experience
1 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the ESS industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple metrics
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work cross-functionally
Proficiency in the MS Office suite

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Korean is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure production goals are met by coordinating with outsourced packers
Set the production goals and monitor production performance
Monitor team's productivity and provide guidance based on production metrics
Synchronize information flow between multiple IT systems (GMES, GDW, GSCM, DP, DW, FP, MRP, WMS, etc.)
Coordinate weekly meetings among SCM, Marketing, Purchasing and Production Management Teams
Analyze gaps between performance and goals and develop an improvement plan
Manage the production lifecycle (Product Order - Development - Mass Production - EOP - A/S - EOL)
Manage production capacity, including capacity allocation, facility improvement investments, new line development, and LOB management
Plan and manage resources, including headcount, investment budget, equipment, and engineer allocation
Work closely with production strategy teams to align production KPIs with the company's goals
Define appropriate inventory levels and ensure compliance with inventory management policies
Monitor material supply flow and identify shortages or bottlenecks involving raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products
Create and maintain data (BOM, BOD, Routing, Lead Time, Tact Time, etc.)
Collaborate with quality control teams, operators, and engineers to monitor production performance
Address and resolve production issues promptly to minimize delays in production
Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs while improving production
Communicate with relevant departments regarding production schedule changes
Support ESS – Automotive division’s cell internal transactions (SO issuance, shipment planning, and management)
Assist with leadership scheduling and operational support
Perform other duties as assigned