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!   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 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


• 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