Supervisor II, Cell Production

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and mentor a team to meet production targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, problem solving, and collaboration with engineering and operations to transition products from development to full-rate production; involves 12-hour shifts and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in a high-volume production environment and 1 year in supervisory roles.
• Able to perform duties for up to 12 hours per day, including lifting up to 35 pounds and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team to safely achieve production and quality targets.
• Enforce safety standards, housekeeping, punctuality, attendance, performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Administer timekeeping and payroll with accuracy and focus on zero defects.
• Improve safety and efficiency through regular audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with area leadership and engineering to prioritize work and minimize interruptions.
• Identify risks, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Support product flow optimization and root-cause problem solving across shifts.
• Assist in transitioning products from development to full-rate production.

Skills

5S / Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Project

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Location: Queen Creek, AZ

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure that production targets are consistently met with high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a passion for team-building and teamwork, a deep understanding of production processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role involves leading people, troubleshooting process issues, and working cross-functionally to support overall operation goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach, mentor and support a team of associates to safely accomplish production and quality objectives on a shift, while ensuring highest quality team member experience and satisfaction.
• Promote area standards and reinforce expectations for safety, housekeeping, punctuality, attendance, work performance, conducting performance reviews, and administering disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Administer timekeeping and payroll responsibilities with zero-defect mindset.
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Interface with area leadership and engineering teams, and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation
• Coordinate collaborative efforts from support organization to minimize production interruptions
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Process non-conforming materials to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow
• Ensure optimization of product flow through the factory
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking
• Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process with zero defects leaving a station or team area
• Reduce downtime for product and personnel
• Support efforts to transition product from engineering development to full-rate production

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma/General Educational Development or higher degree required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-volume production environment and 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience
• Must be able to do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day
  • Lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds
  • Stoop, twist, bend
  • Reach overhead
  • Stand for lengthy periods
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours
  • Safety glasses
  • Steel-toed shoes

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
• Experience in powder handling, chemical batch processing, mixing, roll winding and conveyance
• Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions and requirements and ability to navigate fast-paced work environment
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.