Title: Manager, Equipment LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com Summary: In this role, you will lead and manage an area of the organization’s production equipment and maintenance operations. You will also supervise the production equipment preventive maintenance program. Responsibilities: + Supervise the production equipment preventive maintenance program + Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, to anticipate & solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement + Help to supervise line improvement projects and be a technical advisor/supporter to engineers/technicians in critical engineering matters + Frequently and consistently communicate with all maintenance engineers and technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure proactive two-way communication concerning maintenance issues + Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs + Lead and develop all team members for career growth and retention + Communicate regularly with headquarters in Korea regarding project statuses, continuous improvement, problem solving and planning + Perform negotiation with vendors and contractors thereby maintaining cost effective and high quality service + Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the engineers and the technicians + Supervise the managements of documents to follow the requirement of ISO/TS16949 + Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas + 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: + Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience Experience: + 7+ years of related experience + 3 to 6+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes + Experience with large production lines and floor management + Experience implementing 5S principles preferred + Experienced in NFPA 70E, LOTO, and OSHA regulations is strongly preferred Skills: + Comfort around higher 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 + Understand battery manufacturing processes + Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team