What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at HL-GA Battery Company LLC?
Job Summary
As a Production Manager for Cell or Electrode teams, you will be responsible for leading production teams to meet customer and operational requirements in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This role is accountable for driving production excellence, improving yield and productivity, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, and developing team leaders and operators.
Responsibilities
At HL-GA, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Hourly team members enjoy:
As a Production Manager for Cell or Electrode teams, you will be responsible for leading production teams to meet customer and operational requirements in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. This role is accountable for driving production excellence, improving yield and productivity, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, and developing team leaders and operators.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily production operations in cell and electrode areas to achieve KPI targets (OEE, yield, throughput, quality).
- Conduct production planning and resource allocation to meet production schedules.
- Identify controllable failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Direct root cause analyses (8D methodology) and corrective action plans for all production issues.
- Ensure production environment is maintained to its fullest capability, managing consumables, spare parts, and repair costs.
- Collaborate with Quality, Technology, Equipment, and Inspection teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Lead and participate in weekly Quality review meetings.
- Manage and evaluate supervisors, shift leaders, and operators.
- Support hiring, retention, training, and performance management of production staff.
- Coach and mentor team leaders to build leadership capability and sustain high performance.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire regulations.
- Conduct Layered Process Audits and enforce adherence to SOPs.
- Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization per 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
- Work cross-functionally to resolve issues and align with corporate and global HQ standards.
- Support reporting requirements and provide updates to leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support start-up and ongoing production operations.
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field); MBA/MS preferred.
- Strong background in complex mechanical assembly, tooling, or high-volume automated manufacturing.
- 10 years of manufacturing experience with 7 years in leadership/management roles required.
- Experience managing large-scale production lines and automated equipment required.
- Proven track record of leading multiple teams and driving production results.
- Experience implementing and sustaining 5S/Lean principles preferred.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and accountability skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and manufacturing software systems.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including to support HQ/global sites.
At HL-GA, we believe great work deserves great rewards. Hourly team members enjoy:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 15 paid holidays
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with up to 6% company match
- A climate-controlled facility for year-round comfort
- Structured pay increases twice a year
- A night shift premium for eligible roles
- Opportunities for growth and training