Manager, Process

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Lansing, MI

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Process technology manager identify process priorities and resolve issues to achieve production targets while meeting safety, quality, and cost standards, leading and guiding engineers. This role requires skilled data analysis capabilities and the ability to communicate with multiple teams and operators to develop and implement solutions. Additionally, You will maintain accountability, discipline, and positive morale in a dynamic, growing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
7 to 10+ years of experience in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, and manufacturing in a highly automated setting
3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Experience with large production lines and floor management
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
Effective workflow and process management
Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Comfortable working independently and with others
Results-oriented and perseverant
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Project and process management skills
Strong attention to detail
Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma preferred
Experience implementing 5S principles preferred
Supervisor experience in LGESMI preferred
DOE (Design Of Experiments)
CAD and coding (preferred)

Responsibilities

Address quality reports and events promptly to meet production targets
Create accurate reports about events and follow up to ensure issues are resolved
Communicate with team and other departments to review activity during other shifts
Identify line priorities, problems (down time, equipment issues), and risk range (how much product has been affected by an issue) at beginning of each shift
Develop long-term improvement projects to address recurring quality issues
Teach and mentor the other engineers, delegating tasks when appropriate
Collaborate with other team members and departments to solve problems
Track production, identify highest fallout, and report/address causes
Communicate with local and international vendors and purchasing department to facilitate equipment repairs and replacements
Report repair costs using monthly EA form
Train production team members on new equipment or procedures
Process flow diagrams for handling procedures
Send out quality alerts
Present problems and solutions to president and plant manager in weekly meetings
Participate in Green Belt initiative: Spearhead a long-term cost-saving project, track data, take courses, present reports
Manage production and rework processes
Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant working area
Conduct daily morning meetings, review production and yield goals, quality data, inventory, and company news with team and upper management
Manage incident reports, safety alerts, and safety training for new employees and visitors
Lead VIP tours of the department
Schedule and present at monthly department meetings
Conduct monthly 1-on-1 interviews with direct reports
Maintain good morale and a positive working environment
Ensure documentation with the state is updated through the internal document control system
Monitor spec sheets and quality samples
Manage quality issues, root causes, and corrective actions
Ensure KPIs are up to date and communicated
Submit electronic approvals (EAs) for invoices, parts orders, and organizational changes
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: 1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned