Production Supervisor: Night Shift

Ultium Cells LLC • Warren, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will be part of a technical team supporting production in Ultium Cells’ highly automated battery-cell manufacturing environment. The role involves continuous improvement; investigating and troubleshooting equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems; analyzing production results; improving manufacturing methods and processes; and supporting high yield and productivity. The supervisor will work with internal and external customers and vendors to address urgent, complex problems and support in-plant production as needed. Some on-call support is required.

This is an on-site position in the Cells Assembly Department, supporting the night shift and Ultium Cells’ production schedule of 12-hour shifts. Employees may be exposed to or work with hazardous materials or hazardous waste. Environmental training is provided upon hire, including RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation, followed by annual refresher training and other training as required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of industrial experience; supervisory experience is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of quality processes and implementation methods.
• Knowledge of electricity, electrical products, raw materials, production processes, automated equipment, manufacturing cost reduction, and techniques for maximizing manufacturing efficiency and distribution of goods.
• Ability to work on-site on the night shift and follow a 12-hour production schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing equipment, including a basic understanding of machine controls.
• One to three years of industrial or manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; alternatively, one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience manufacturing lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience with machine controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with plant safety and environmental regulations.
• Support team members and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in production or processing.
• Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, records, and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate estimates and outputs.
• Collaborate with other leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Support and train the team to inspect materials, products, or equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Support employee training by demonstrating equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Support and facilitate team-based problem solving.
• Monitor work-area key performance indicators and equipment indicators to ensure operators meet production or processing standards.
• Confer with leadership and team members to resolve workforce concerns and support employee engagement.
• Interpret specifications, part and assembly drawings, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Support continuous improvement, troubleshooting, production-result analysis, and improvement of manufacturing methods and processes.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles.
• Communication stipend for personal cell phone.
• Paid time off.
• Market-competitive base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on achievement of company goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager