Supervisor I, Production

LG Energy Solution; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. seeks a Production Supervisor I to maintain a safe, productive environment and help drive the team toward being the number one supplier to customers. You will collaborate with internal departments and external resources to ensure alignment with goals.

The role emphasizes supervising coordinators, managing work orders, tracking KPI’s and daily results, and supporting leadership to improve performance and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Team Leader and Operations Part Leader for the department.
• Track KPI’s and monitor daily production results.
• Manage work orders and coordinate with equipment, facilities, shipping for timely completion.
• Communicate production results and action items in daily meetings.
• Supervise production and training coordinators; provide timely feedback and enforce disciplinary processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Management of personnel resources

Time management

Coordination

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Complex problem solving

Learning strategies

Operations monitoring

Instructing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Title: Supervisor I, Production

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary

The Production Supervisor I is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive work environment, following all applicable regulations. Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers. Establish and maintain a solid working relationship with both internal departments as well as external resources.

Responsibilities

[Support Production Leadership]

• Support Team Leader and Operations Part Leader for the department
• Manage Work Orders and other related items and follow up with related supporting teams (equipment, facilities, shipping) for timely completion
• Track KPI’s
• Monitor and track department production results (daily) and communicate with production teams
• Manage the daily production meeting results and track the action items
• Track the action items assigned to Engineers, Supervisors, and Crew Leaders (Safety Meetings, WQM, Planning Meetings, etc.)

[Supervise Coordinators]

• Supervise production and training coordinators and oversee their work activities
• Maintain an environment that rewards good performance and encourages initiative, quality, communication, and efficiency
• Provide timely and consistent feedback on performance, including following the defined disciplinary process for all employee performance issues
• Manage overall training programs of hourly (Advanced training, Skill Matrix, Alert, skill evaluation, flexibility)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree preferred

Experience

• 3 to 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 to 3+ years of leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Experience in managing departmental, team member, and individual goals
• Experience in managing performance, and a corrective action process as needed
• Experience or knowledge of basic accounting systems preferred

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Management of personnel resources
• Time management
• Coordination
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Complex problem solving
• Learning strategies
• Operations monitoring
• Instructing