Quality Operations Supervisor – Manufacturing Lead

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is seeking a System QA Supervisor in Phoenix to lead quality operations within ESS Link manufacturing, overseeing IQC, OQC, and inspection laboratories, and managing QA personnel in a startup manufacturing environment.

You will drive containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, coordinate staffing and training, and ensure compliance with quality standards across all shifts, partnering with Production, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing hourly employees and quality operations personnel.
• Experience supporting manufacturing quality operations.
• Experience with IQC, OQC, or inspection laboratory operations preferred.
• Experience with non-conforming material management, escalation processes, and corrective actions.
• Startup manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of quality operations personnel, including System QA Technicians, IQC Inspectors, OQC Inspectors, and other assigned quality team members.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, shift coverage, and daily workload priorities.
• Manage attendance, performance, qualifications, training records, and skill development activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to improve team capability.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new quality personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and quality excellence.
• Drive consistency of quality performance across all shifts and work groups.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Quality understanding

ERP/MES knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Associate Degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

ERP

MES

Quality management systems

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is seeking a System QA Supervisor in Phoenix to lead quality operations within ESS Link manufacturing, overseeing IQC, OQC, and inspection laboratories, and managing QA personnel in a startup manufacturing environment.

You will drive containment, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, coordinate staffing and training, and ensure compliance with quality standards across all shifts, partnering with Production, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain.