• Sr. Manager, Material Management (SCM)

    LG Energy Solution (Holland, MI)


    Title: Sr. Manager, Materials Management

     

    Reports to: President

     

    Direct Reports: Yes

     

    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