EV Electrode Production Lead

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) is seeking an Auto Electrode Production Manager in Holland, MI to lead floor operations, ensure safety, quality, and cost targets, and drive continuous improvement.

You will supervise hourly staff, conduct daily meetings, manage staffing, training, and documentation, and coordinate with upper management. The role requires a strong background in complex automated manufacturing and a track record of delivering results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or MS preferred.
• 7–10+ years in complex mechanical assembly and manufacturing in a highly automated setting.
• 3–6+ years leading multiple processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and rework processes.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area.
• Conduct daily morning meetings to review goals, quality data, inventory and company news with team and upper management.
• Monitor and plan daily staffing status and prepare a short-staff backup plan, communicating with off-shift teams as needed.
• Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors.
• Lead VIP tours of the department.
• Schedule and present at monthly department meetings.
• Manage hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, and termination of hourly employees.
• Coach and develop the careers of SPVs, crew leaders, and operators.
• Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports.
• Maintain good morale and a positive working environment.
• Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system.
• Monitor spec sheets and quality samples.
• Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated.
• Conduct production planning.
• Submit electronic approvals for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes.
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas.
• 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

Decision making

Workflow management

Planning

Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) is seeking an Auto Electrode Production Manager in Holland, MI to lead floor operations, ensure safety, quality, and cost targets, and drive continuous improvement.

You will supervise hourly staff, conduct daily meetings, manage staffing, training, and documentation, and coordinate with upper management. The role requires a strong background in complex automated manufacturing and a track record of delivering results.