Production Manager: EV Battery Operations & Safety

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead floor operations, drive safety, quality, and cost targets in Lansing, MI. You will guide hourly teams, manage staffing, and maintain KPI-driven performance in a dynamic, highly automated environment.

The role requires 7–10+ years of complex manufacturing experience, with strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple processes. Supervisor experience at LGESMI is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting.
• 3–6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes.
• Experience with large production lines and floor management.
• Supervisor experience in LGESMI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production and rework processes.
• Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area.
• Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield 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 Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site per 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

People management

Decision making

Workflow management

Prioritization

Delegation

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead floor operations, drive safety, quality, and cost targets in Lansing, MI. You will guide hourly teams, manage staffing, and maintain KPI-driven performance in a dynamic, highly automated environment.

The role requires 7–10+ years of complex manufacturing experience, with strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple processes. Supervisor experience at LGESMI is preferred and a Bachelor’s degree is required.