Job Description
Job Description
Title : Sr. Manager, Materials Management
Reports to : 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 ContainerConduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areasPerform other duties as assignedQualifications :
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experienceSME on warehouse policies and processes and raw materialsExperience :
10 to 15+ years of related experience, preferably in automotive industry7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processesLean Six Sigma certificate preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)APEX training (preferred)Skills :
Organizational agility and results-orientedCommitted to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by dataEffective team building and diversity managementGoal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teamsLean 6 sigma / Manufacturing Prioritizing and Multi-taskingAbility to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production teamAbility to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sitesLGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO