Vision Systems Manager (Cell)

Title: Manager, Vision Systems

Department: Cell

Team: Cell Insp Tech

Report To: Sr. Manager, Vision Systems

Location: Holland, MI 

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Standard Business Hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs. 

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.www.lgenergymi.com

Position Summary:

The Manager, Vision Systems is responsible for leading vision systems activities that support the prevention of quality issues and maximize manufacturing output, including yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This position manages inspection system performance, equipment maintenance and improvement, model development and changes, and the introduction of new vision equipment. The Manager provides technical and operational leadership to the Vision Systems team and partners with Production, Engineering, Headquarters (HQ), and external vendors to ensure inspection systems are safe, reliable, and capable of meeting production and customer requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage Vision Systems activities and priorities to support production requirements, inspection performance, equipment reliability, and customer needs.


• Ensure Vision Systems KPIs are current, reviewed, communicated, and used to identify improvement priorities.


• Identify controllable equipment and inspection failures and drive permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


• Lead and support root-cause analysis, incident follow-up, control plans, and corrective-action activities for significant or recurring production issues, including use of 8D methodology when applicable.


• Manage inspection machine standards, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and BM/PM/PD manuals to ensure standards and documentation remain current.


• Review and coordinate inspection machine model development, model changes, system improvements, and new equipment introduction.


• Support the establishment and continuous improvement of inspection systems, inspection equipment maintenance, and equipment performance.


• Coordinate vision system equipment installation, commissioning, and implementation schedules with Production teams, HQ, vendors, and other applicable stakeholders.


• Coordinate with vendor technical support regarding vision system programming, source-code support, equipment issues, and system improvements.


• Review production reports, equipment performance, improvement activities, and KPIs; communicate significant results, risks, and priorities to Production teams, leadership, and HQ.


• Provide technical direction, coaching, and support to engineers and other Vision Systems team members to strengthen capability and performance.


• Partner with senior technical resources and vendors on vision system verification, test planning, equipment configuration changes, and complex technical issues.


• Promote standardization of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, technical documentation, and inspection-system practices.


• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, fire-prevention, company, and manufacturing requirements.


• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in applicable work areas and ensure identified issues are appropriately addressed.


• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  
  
  
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  
  
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead by example by demonstrating LG Energy Solution’s Core Values, policies, standards, and expected leadership behaviors in all actions and decisions.


• Foster a safe, respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment and ensure employees understand expectations for safety, quality, attendance, performance, and workplace conduct.


• Set clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations for employees and hold team members accountable for results.


• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, recognition, and development to strengthen employee performance, capability, and engagement.


• Complete performance management activities accurately and on time, including goal setting, check-ins, performance evaluations, development planning, and corrective action when appropriate.


• Support workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource decisions to ensure appropriate coverage and achievement of business objectives.


• Communicate business priorities, organizational updates, expectations, and changes clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner.


• Address employee concerns, performance issues, attendance concerns, and workplace conduct matters promptly and consistently, partnering with Human Resources when appropriate.


• Make timely, informed decisions; escalate significant risks or issues appropriately; and take ownership of team and organizational outcomes.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and ethical business standards.


• Build effective working relationships across departments and leadership levels to resolve issues, remove barriers, and achieve business objectives.


• Support and reinforce organizational change, continuous improvement, and initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, efficiency, and employee engagement.


• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and accountability in all employee and business interactions.


• Perform additional leadership responsibilities appropriate to the position level, scope of authority, and business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.


• 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, automation, equipment, or a highly automated engineering environment.


• 3–6 years of experience leading people, technical teams, projects, or multiple manufacturing processes.


• Experience supporting inspection systems, automated manufacturing equipment, equipment performance improvement, or related technical operations.


• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.


• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA.


• Experience with machine vision or automated inspection systems, including Omron, Keyence, or comparable platforms.


• Experience in battery, automotive, or highly automated manufacturing.


• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM).


• Six Sigma or other structured problem-solving / continuous improvement knowledge.


• Experience supporting HQ, global sites, equipment vendors, or system integrators.

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership, coaching, team development, and performance management.


• Results-oriented with strong organizational agility and accountability.


• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.


• Root-cause analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.


• Project, process, and priority management.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, inspection systems, and equipment performance improvement.


• Ability to interpret KPIs, production data, and technical information to identify risks and improvement opportunities.


• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration across Production, Engineering, leadership, HQ, and external vendors.


• Ability to communicate technical and business priorities clearly to different levels of the organization.


• Sound judgment and ability to make timely decisions in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments with regular presence in production areas.


• May work around automated manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of a production environment.


• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and clean-room attire when entering applicable production areas.


• Ability to move throughout production areas and access equipment or work areas as needed.


• May require extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, and computer use.


• Flexible hours may be required to support production needs, equipment issues, installations, HQ, vendors, and global-site coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.