Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required
15+ years of managerial experience in production, battery manufacturing and/or OEM
In-depth knowledge of Lithium Ion Battery production processes
Understanding of chemical nature and processes related to battery manufacturing
10+ years of real-life battery production operational experience
Responsibilities
Standardize operations and improve production/quality risk assessments
Train and foster future leaders within the engineering team
Provide timely performance feedback to encourage initiative and creativity
Develop plans to achieve yield and productivity goals
Oversee overall production results and cost minimization
Create and manage budgets for supplies and vendor services
Maintain communication and reporting with corporate headquarters
Benefits
100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs
Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
Growth opportunities within a diverse global workplace
401k Retirement savings with a significant company match
Full Job Description
Title: Advising Fellow, Prismatic
Level: M2
Reports to: DL
Location: Lansing, MI
Position Summary:
The Operational Lead for the Task Force Team (TFT) drives production stabilization and technical knowledge deployment across manufacturing and product engineering teams. This role is responsible for converting complex technical knowledge into standardized operational frameworks, resolving critical line excursions, and systematically building, scaling, and mentoring specialized engineering teams to achieve complete operational self-efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Standardize each engineering team or/and review necessary operation area then provide standardization to the engineering team then apply those changes and make any improvement for future
Production/Quality risk and assurance review and improvement
DE management
Provide guide to early stages of Sample and Production
Train and develop future leaders and team members for success in the team's goals and for future opportunities
Provide timely feedback on performance and maintain an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and self-motivation
Develop plans to attain yield and productivity goals
Responsible for overall production results
Maximize the production process to lower costs
Work with the accounting team to create a budget and spending plan
Approve expenditures for supplies, materials and vendor services
Respond to customer requests and issues
Budgeting, planning and utilizing needed human and material resources
Manage consistent reporting and communication with President and Corporate Headquarters in South Korea
Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs and timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports
Implement and oversee quality control programs and monitor the requirements and results for the monthly quality review meetings
Develop plans to optimize the production conditions and utility usage rates
Reduce waste through continuous improvement activities
Practice conflict resolution among teams and employees
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:
Must have minimum of Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
At least 15 years of experience in a managerial role in production, battery manufacturing and/or OEM.
Must have knowledge of Lithium Ion Battery and production process.
Must have understanding of chemical nature and process of battery.
Experience:
Must have over 10 years of experience in battery production in real life production operation scenario.
Able to assess Production management schedule and standardize operational needs such as PFEMA.
Skills:
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals
Strong computer skills: MS Office and ERP systems
Able to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production teams
Excellent leadership and project management skills
Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly with staff at all levels
Strong presentation skills
Self-motivated and mission-oriented to achieve target goals
Very good problem-solving skills
Understand battery manufacturing processes
Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure
Ability to work to deadlines
Understand health and safety concerns
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
Benefits Overview
100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs
Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company
401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match
