Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Position Description:

Maintain a safe and productive work environment, following all applicable regulations. Train and develop staff for success in the company goals and for future opportunities. Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers. Establish and maintain a solid working relationship with both internal departments as well as external resources. Coach all employees for success and improvement. Proactively watch and take advantage of coaching opportunities as they present themselves. Provide frequent feedback to employees, sharing expectations and enforcing accountability. Collaborate with support areas to ensure Safety, Quality and Cost demands are met. Own the performance of the maintenance area in safety, quality, equipment care, efficiency, innovation, capability and productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a medium sized group of employees in a skilled area of work.
• Ensure that machines are being fixed as quickly as possible to keep production running.
• Responsible for assisting in the diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.
• Supervise construction and maintenance projects.
• Responsible for the effective use of personnel, materials and equipment.
• Performs responsibilities of conducting corrective and preventive maintenance of production equipment and their controls to ensure operation of machinery.
• Communicates directly with the production department to coordinate preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work in production areas.
• Prepares and manages periodic preventive maintenance schedule.
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment following all safety requirements.
• Prepares and maintains maintenance related documents; daily report and check sheet.
• Other equipment maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Industrial Maintenance Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of Production and Processing equipment
• 0 to 3 Years Industrial Maintenance Experience preferred
• Direct, coordinate, lead and mentor the activities of team members.
• Plan, establish and assign work schedules, assignments, and work orders to ensure department goals are met.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
  Facilitate team member development and growth by reviewing and managing performance through feedback and coaching as well as documentation. 
• Enforce safety and other applicable rules and regulations. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Document and follow up on SOP’s.
• Maintain related records, logs, and paperwork.
• Ensuring all team members are utilizing time effectively.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Observe work and monitor completion of tasks and work orders.
• Confer with management, peers and others to resolve team member’s problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifications, blueprints, and job orders for team members.
• Coordinate Work Orders, Production, Vendors & Contractors.
• A general academic education and the ability to understand moderately complex instructions, schedules, reports, equipment, etc. Lead and foster a culture that values innovation, personal ownership and overall Ultium Cells values, through an outcome based approach without compromising safety.
• Strong motivation and a level of urgency in going about daily tasks

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
• Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. 

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