Supervisor II, Cell Production

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

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Title: Supervisor II, Production

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure that production targets are consistently met with high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a passion for team-building and teamwork, a deep understanding of production processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role involves leading people, troubleshooting process issues, and working cross-functionally to support overall operation goals.

Responsibilities:

Manage, coach, mentor and support a team of associates to safely accomplish production and quality objectives on a shift, while ensuring highest quality team member experience and satisfaction.

Promote area standards and reinforce expectations for safety, housekeeping, punctuality, attendance, work performance, conducting performance reviews, and administering disciplinary action where appropriate.

Administer timekeeping and payroll responsibilities with zero-defect mindset.

Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement

Interface with area leadership and engineering teams, and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals

Schedule risk identification and mitigation

Coordinate collaborative efforts from support organization to minimize production interruptions

Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

Process non-conforming materials to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow

Ensure optimization of product flow through the factory

Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking

Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream

Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process with zero defects leaving a station or team area

Reduce downtime for product and personnel

Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full-rate production

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School Diploma/General Educational Development or higher degree required

Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-volume production environment and 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience

Must be able to do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day

Lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds

Stoop, twist, bend

Reach overhead

Stand for lengthy periods

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours

Safety glasses

Steel-toed shoes

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles

Experience in powder handling, chemical batch processing, mixing, roll winding and conveyance

Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions and requirements and ability to navigate fast-paced work environment

Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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