Supervisor II, Facilities

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee daily operations of essential facility equipment ensuring continuous production.

The role partners with technicians, coordinates with vendors, and ensures safety, 5S3R standards, and rapid escalation handling in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 15+ years of technical facility maintenance experience with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in critical operations or complex systems such as EV, biopharma, power plants, or refineries.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a proactive operating team focused on monitoring, technical execution, and customer service.
• Organize, oversee, and manage the Facility Technical Group, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promoting enhancements.
• Guide technical staff in carrying out complex factory operations, specializing in electrical, mechanical, chemical, and water systems.
• Implement policies, create procedures, and plan resource allocation to support both scheduled and unexpected activities.
• Offer training, mentorship, and career development to staff, enhancing performance and handling on-shift escalations.
• Serve as incident commander during facility equipment or utility disruptions, analyze complex issues, and apply solutions to prevent recurrence
• Communicate detailed work plans, confirm task completion, and evaluate reports to assess productivity and achievement of goals.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Technical analysis

Shift coordination

CMMS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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, Arizona

Shift:Night

Summary:

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Supervisor that will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of essential facility equipment to ensure continuous production. The Supervisor assists technicians with their daily tasks, ensuring they have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively and addressing any safety concerns that arise. They coordinate with other departments and vendors and contractors to ensure processes are adhered to and that onsite storage inventories are maintained. Supervisors serve as the initial point of escalation for issues identified by technicians and will involve other teams and departments as necessary. This role is essential in ensuring the factory operates safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and committed to maintaining LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc.’s high standards for safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a proactive operating team focused on monitoring, technical execution, and customer service.
• Organize, oversee, and manage the Facility Technical Group, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promoting enhancements.
• Guide technical staff in carrying out complex factory operations, specializing in electrical, mechanical, chemical, and water systems.
• Implement policies, create procedures, and plan resource allocation to support both scheduled and unexpected activities.
• Offer training, mentorship, and career development to staff, enhancing performance and handling on-shift escalations.
• Serve as incident commander during facility equipment or utility disruptions, analyze complex issues, and apply solutions to prevent recurrence
• Communicate detailed work plans, confirm task completion, and evaluate reports to assess productivity and achievement of goals.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor's or associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience
• 15+ years of technical facility maintenance experience with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in critical operations or complex systems such as EV, biopharma, power plants, or refineries.
• 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
• Use and promote the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to site protocols.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for more than 10 hours daily, lift 10-20 pounds, and work in areas with heavy equipment, chemical storage, and hazardous conditions.
• Able to obtain OSHA 30 certification within 3 months of employment.
• Capable of recognizing audible and visual alarms and handling hazardous materials.
• Support or perform shift duties in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including alternative work schedules such as condensed work weeks as factory operations grow.

Skills:

• Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills, and a high tolerance for change.
• Advanced troubleshooting and repair skills in facility and process systems
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to analyze entire building needs via design evaluations, trending data and schematic reading
• Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to ensure the team meets or exceeds expectations
• Ability to prioritize work schedules, identify and correct problems and communicate effectively with staff and the public
• Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS skills
• Technical communication skills to relay information to Energy engineers and suppliers
• Advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of production and processing equipment

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. 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.