Battery Cell Production Lead

Packet Digital; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Packet Digital is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing operations. The role leads production personnel, achieves performance goals, and drives continuous improvement across processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support ramp-up of new equipment. This position may require flexible scheduling as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, SOPs, and manufacturing metrics.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily battery cell manufacturing operations.
• Assign work, manage staffing, and support production teams in achieving performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Monitor production performance, equipment status, material usage, and manufacturing metrics.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production, process, quality, and equipment issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, efficiency, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Train, mentor, and develop production personnel.
• Manage shift communications and production handoffs.
• Support new equipment commissioning, process qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
• Prepare and communicate production reports and operational updates.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Safety awareness

Team coaching

Tools

SCADA

ERP systems

Production tracking software

Job description

Packet Digital is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing operations. The role leads production personnel, achieves performance goals, and drives continuous improvement across processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and support ramp-up of new equipment. This position may require flexible scheduling as needed.