Supervisor II, Equipment

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. seeks a Supervisor II, Equipment to lead the maintenance team on 12-hour production shifts in Queen Creek, AZ, focusing on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades. The role emphasizes teamwork, manufacturing process understanding and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will lead people, resolve equipment issues and collaborate cross-functionally to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Ability to work overnight on 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness to work alternate compressed week schedule including weekends.
• High School Diploma required; advanced education preferred.
• Vocational certification preferred.
• PLC experience preferred.
• Technical mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Must regularly use PPE for up to 12 hours.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, mentor, and support a team of technicians to safely achieve daily PM/BM tasks on both day and night shifts.
• Promote safety, housekeeping, punctuality, attendance and performance standards; conduct reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Administer timekeeping and payroll responsibilities with a zero-defect mindset.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance of production equipment and controls.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with production departments and troubleshooting work.
• Prepare and manage periodic preventive maintenance schedules.
• Record all maintenance and troubleshooting documents and daily reports.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to schedule complex maintenance.
• Mentor and train new maintenance technicians.
• Maintain 5S3R standards for workplace organization.
• Ensure safety and a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational certification

Tools

PLC experience

Job description

We awaken the world with energy.

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!

Job Summary

We are seeking a Supervisor II, Equipment to lead the continuous operation of production equipment with a strong focus on troubleshooting, regular preventive maintenance, and equipment modifications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teamwork and team building, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. This role involves leading people, resolving equipment issues, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, mentor, and support a team of technicians to safely achieve daily PM/BM (Preventive/Breakdown Maintenance) tasks on both day and night shifts while ensuring the highest quality team member experience
• Promote 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.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance of production equipment and controls to ensure operating condition
• Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate preventive maintenance and any troubleshooting work in production
• Prepare and manage periodic preventive maintenance schedules
• Record/keep all documents related to preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work (including daily reports and check sheets)
• Coordinate with outside vendors/sources to schedule maintenance for any complex issues
• Mentor and train new maintenance technicians
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
• Sort, Set-in-order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience preferred and prior experience as a maintenance or equipment technician a plus
• Must be able to work overnight in support of 12-hour production shifts as well as performing start-up preparation before shift and close-out activities after shift
• Must be able to work an alternative, compressed week schedule, including standard weekend shifts (Saturdays and/or Sundays) as required by the schedule
• High School Diploma/General Educational Development required, advanced education preferred
• Vocational certification (i.e., journeyperson) preferred, not required
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience preferred, not required
• Technical mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience
• 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
• Must be able do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Stoop, twist, bend
• Reach overhead

Skills

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills

Why should you work here?

• Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

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