Title: Sr. Manager, Materials Management
Reports to: President
Direct Reports: Yes
Location: Holland, MI
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:
The Sr. Manager is responsible for leading the material management and meeting the requirements for the customer in a safe a timely manner. This position is responsible for driving world class manufacturing performance by developing a talented workforce through planning, coordinating and executing its material and logistic processes. You will monitor material flow from raw to finished goods and related materials/products to ensure accurate, targeted volumes are produced at the highest quality and lowest cost while providing support to the production floor and removing obstacles to their success.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading a team of direct reports and departmental associates
Responsible for hiring, training, and career succession of team members
Responsible for developing KPI's and performance reviews, and conflict management
Create and manage departmental fiscal budget
Develop and execute department training in conjunction with the training coordinator
Review and approve all work instructions
Track and manage all receiving operations in warehouse storage, physical inventory and transferring of materials throughout the facility
Track and manager out-going logistics (transportation between facilities - FIFO)
Responsible for all offsite warehouse management
Maintain a high level of cooperation with the QA teams.
Responsible for the storage of finished goods
Managing all equipment inventory including trucks and pallets and other material resources
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
SME on warehouse policies and processes and raw materials
Experience:
10 to 15+ years of related experience, preferably in automotive industry
7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes
Lean Six Sigma certificate preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)
APEX training (preferred)
Skills:
Organizational agility and results-oriented
Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data
Effective team building and diversity management
Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams
Lean 6 sigma/Manufacturing Prioritizing and Multi-tasking
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites
LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO
