Sr. Manager, Production

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Manager in Production, you will be responsible for leading production teams to meet the requirements for the customer in a safe and timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
10 to 15+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Organizational agility and results-oriented
Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data
Effective team building and diversity management
Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing 5S principles preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated and conduct production planning
Continuously derive synergy to improve production yield and productivity (OEE)
Identify all controllable failures and eliminate with permanent corrective actions
Directing root cause analyses and control plans for all production issues to prevent reoccurrence (8D methodology)
Maintain the manufacturing environment to its fullest capabilities by managing consumables, spare parts, and repair costs.
Team Leaders monitor the production performance to ensure accurate, targeted volumes are being produced at the highest quality and lowest cost
Providing support to their production team members and removing obstacles to their success
Active collaboration with related teams (Quality, Technology, Equipment, Inspection)
Monitor the requirements and results for the weekly Quality review meetings
Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees
Coach, mentor and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: 1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned