• Lead Vision Systems Technician

    LG Energy Solution (Holland, MI)


    Title: Lead Vision Systems Technician

     

    Reports to: Vision Systems Sr. Manager

     

    LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

    Summary:

    This position manages, analyzes and improves vision systems that are computer- or vision-controller-based. This role creates, monitors, and modifies the overall system, simulation and testing, and start-up, and employs multiple advanced resources to troubleshoot and create solutions. You will train and coordinate activities for Vision Systems Technician I, II, and III.

    Responsibilities:

    + Track KPIs, schedule/result and other relevant index, and manage resources (e.g. allocate the tasks to operators) to achieve the KPI

    + Record, manage, and escalate production issues and take proper measures to recurrence of issues

    + Monitor equipment maintenance and escalate the issue as appropriate

    + Support the operators to run production smoothly – Audit (LPA) / performance audit / cheat sheets at start of shifts to ensure procedures are followed and reaction plan to issues found during audits

    + Manage inventory

    + Manage attendance and work discipline – Report to SPV to resolve these issues (e.g. Work schedule / PTO, Leave, Overtime / Work discipline, etc.) – Op work schedule/line coverage

    + Train and coach, the employees – audit performance and report operator training issues (e.g. 1:1 conversations, OJT for new hires, 1st performance management, etc.)

    + Solve or report the employee’s difficulty to upper leadership and handle the conflict between employees

    + Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe working environment

    + Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

    + Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

    + Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

    + Perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    + High School Diploma/GED required, associate's degree in computer science preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

    Experience:

    + 1 to 3 years plus experience or equivalent relevant experience required

    + 2 years plus experience with schematic and diagram reading specifically with electric layout design

    + 2 years plus experience with machinery operation to include automated machines

    Skills:

    + Managerial courage

    + Planning skills and communication of priorities

    + Sound judgement and decision making skills

    + Problem solving and critical thinking skills

    + Ability to motivate others to achieve results

    + Ability to lead with compassion and equity

    + MS Office Suite