Sr. Manager, Material Management (SCM)

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!

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 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:

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• 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
  
• 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:

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• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
  
• SME on warehouse policies and processes and raw materials
  

Experience:

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• 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:

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• 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