EV Battery Production Lead: Safe, Quality, Growth

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is seeking a Production Supervisor I to lead daily production activities in Holland, MI. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency, oversee technical operators, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coach and develop hourly team members, manage staffing and performance, review schedules and metrics, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational Certificate or an associate's degree preferred or equivalent.
• 3 to 6+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing assembly equipment, including PLC equipment.
• 1 to 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Working experience with PPAP requirements.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost analysis, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily activities of Technical Operators at all levels to achieve production, quality, safety, and operational goals.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Review and analyze production schedules, work orders, reports, and performance metrics to determine production requirements and monitor operational performance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to coordinate production activities across departments.
• Develop work schedules, staffing assignments, and production sequences to achieve production, quality, and operational goals.
• Manage the hiring, onboarding, performance management, retention, development, and evaluation of hourly team members.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment to identify defects, equipment malfunctions, or production concerns.
• Monitor quality performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on equipment operation, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality expectations.
• Observe production processes and equipment to ensure compliance with established production standards and operating procedures.
• Partner with management, Human Resources, and other departments to resolve employee concerns, complaints, and performance issues.
• Interpret and communicate company policies, procedures, specifications, blueprints, and work instructions to team members.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPAs) to verify compliance with established manufacturing standards.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Integrity & accountability

Microsoft Office

PPAP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Certificate or associate's degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is seeking a Production Supervisor I to lead daily production activities in Holland, MI. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency, oversee technical operators, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coach and develop hourly team members, manage staffing and performance, review schedules and metrics, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.