Production Control Specialist 2

LG; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Paid time off, including vacation &amp

Compensatory time off

Industry leading benefit plans (Med, D

Shift premium (when assigned)

401K plan with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

On-Site cafeteria

On-Site recreational area

On-Site wellness area

Clean, climate-controlled environment

Job summary

L-H Battery Company, Inc. in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a LGES‑Honda joint venture that manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries.

As a Production Control Specialist 2, you will oversee production performance and suggest strategic analyses to management for profitability. You will coordinate production activities, analyze KPIs, develop schedules, manage inventories, and drive improvements across in-house and outsourced operations, working with procurement, logistics, and IT systems to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial engineering or relevant experience
• 3-5+ years of Production control of supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong interest and basic understanding of manufacturing process
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills including ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Manufacturing Legacy System

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities across internal production teams and outsourcing contractors to optimize operational performance and achieve production objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and drive improvements to key operational KPIs including On-Time Delivery, Production Target Hit Ratio, Yield, Capacity Utilization, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Develop, coordinate, and optimize production schedules and monitor day-to-day production performance across in-house operations and outsourcing contractors.
• Perform capacity planning and proactively identify capacity constraints, supporting capacity utilization optimization for in-house manufacturing operations and outsourcing contractors.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with production, outsourcing contractors, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve operational constraints and support production objectives.
• Coordinate, validate, and improve operational data synchronization across manufacturing and enterprise systems (MES, ERP, WMS, SCM, MRP, etc.) to support accurate and timely decision‑making.
• Manage and monitor raw material, WIP, and finished product inventories across in-house and outsourcing operations, identifying risks and driving resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate and optimize shipment and logistics schedules to support on‑time delivery and minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective actions related to production, quality, and operational issues; monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Evaluate production feasibility and develop/maintain Line of Balance (LOB) plans to identify production risks, capacity constraints, and readiness requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate production status reports and operational performance updates, highlighting trends, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Identify opportunities for process and operational improvements and support implementation of initiatives to improve production performance, capacity, quality, delivery, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Legacy System

Job description

L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a Joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications.

Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. we are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

Summary

As a production Control Specialist 2, you will provide bird's eye view on company's performance as well as communication specialist who suggests strategically analysis and solutions to management for optimal company's profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities across internal production teams and outsourcing contractors to optimize operational performance and achieve production objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and drive improvements to key operational KPIs including On-Time Delivery, Production Target Hit Ratio, Yield, Capacity Utilization, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Develop, coordinate, and optimize production schedules and monitor day-to-day production performance across in-house operations and outsourcing contractors.
• Perform capacity planning and proactively identify capacity constraints, supporting capacity utilization optimization for in-house manufacturing operations and outsourcing contractors.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with production, outsourcing contractors, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve operational constraints and support production objectives.
• Coordinate, validate, and improve operational data synchronization across manufacturing and enterprise systems (MES, ERP, WMS, SCM, MRP, etc.) to support accurate and timely decision‑making.
• Manage and monitor raw material, WIP, and finished product inventories across in-house and outsourcing operations, identifying risks and driving resolution of inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate and optimize shipment and logistics schedules to support on‑time delivery and minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead root cause investigations and coordinate corrective actions related to production, quality, and operational issues; monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Evaluate production feasibility and develop/maintain Line of Balance (LOB) plans to identify production risks, capacity constraints, and readiness requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate production status reports and operational performance updates, highlighting trends, risks, issues, and recommended actions.
• Identify opportunities for process and operational improvements and support implementation of initiatives to improve production performance, capacity, quality, delivery, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications/skills

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial engineering or relevant experience
• 3 - 5+ years of Production control of supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong interest and basic understanding of manufacturing process
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Strong computer skills required, including ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Manufacturing Legacy System

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in battery or automotive manufacturing industries
• Experience in outsourced production and supplier management

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery Company!

What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
• Ability to earn compensatory time off
• Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Shift premium (when assigned)
• 401K plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and development programs

Additional Offerings

• On-Site cafeteria
• On-Site recreational area
• On-Site wellness area
• Clean, climate‑controlled environment

LGES‑Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.