Supervisor I, Facilities Maintenance

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

About The Position

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle and energy storage applications. The Supervisor I, Facilities Maintenance maintains a safe and productive work environment and follows applicable regulations. The role trains and develops staff, builds working relationships with internal departments and external resources, provides employees with frequent feedback, and enforces accountability. It collaborates with support areas to meet safety, quality, and cost demands and owns maintenance-area performance across safety, quality, equipment care, efficiency, innovation, capability, and productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to six years of maintenance experience.
One to three years of leadership experience.
Planning and organizational skills.
Timely decision-making.
Composure and effective communication skills.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Creativity and innovation.
Ability to lead with compassion and equity.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, production processes, and building and facility maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Vocational certificate, associate degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
Two to five years of experience in a skilled trades field.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, lead, and mentor team members’ activities.
Plan, establish, and assign work schedules, assignments, and work orders to meet department goals.
Develop standard work and parts lists to support the transition of equipment and processes to customers.
Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
Develop and track team and individual KPIs and goals.
Support team member development and growth by reviewing and managing performance through feedback, coaching, and documentation.
Enforce safety and other applicable rules and regulations.
Coordinate operations and activities within or between departments by conferring with other supervisors.
Document and follow up on SOPs.
Maintain related records, logs, and paperwork.
Ensure team members use their time effectively.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Observe work and monitor completion of tasks and work orders.
Work with management, peers, and others to resolve team members’ problems, complaints, or grievances.
Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifications, blueprints, and job orders for team members.
Coordinate work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain work-site cleanliness in accordance with 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.