Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to build relationships with senior leadership
Knowledge of quality systems and process standardization
Experience managing large budgets and forecasts
Responsibilities
Lead crew teams to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives
Provide hands-on support for production processes
Oversee personnel across a four-crew operation
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and audits
Coordinate with maintenance and engineering for project plans
Eliminate waste in all aspects of the Electrode business
Promote teamwork and problem-solving in a positive environment
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a large, multi-shift operation
Engagement in continuous improvement culture
Hands-on leadership role with direct impact on production
Collaboration with senior leadership and executive teams
Potential for professional development and mentoring opportunities
Dynamic work environment with diverse workforce
Eligibility for travel opportunities as needed
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Electrode Production Director has overall responsibility for the production operation in the Electrode manufacturing area across all four crews, seven days per week of continuous production. The Electrode Production Director will drive a culture that promotes continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery through thorough management and visual presence on the manufacturing floor, leading by example, collaborating with their team to ensure daily production targets are met and we achieve our core KPI objectives. This role will manage the shift in a large, multi-shift operation, managing both hourly and salary personnel on the shift, actively displaying on-the-floor leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a technical background in manufacturing with experience in safety, quality, production, maintenance and engineering in a high-volume manufacturing environment. They must also possess the requisite executive leadership traits and business acumen to interface with the senior leadership and executive management team and develop, communicate, lead and motivate their operations team. This position reports to the Manufacturing Innovation Director.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead the crew teams to achieve all business objectives including safety, quality, production, cost, and customer support service as needed
Hands-on support for all aspects of the production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee morale
Oversee all crew personnel for our four-crew operation, both hourly and salary employees
Ensure safety regulation compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees
Ensure compliance in all internal and external audit initiatives
Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations as needed
Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the Electrode business
Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment
Drive organizational capability by building a highly committed and capable team, coaching and mentoring incumbents and/or bringing in additional talent as needed
Perform other position related duties as assigned to support the operation
Qualifications:
Basic:
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field
Experienced hands-on leader capable of driving improvement on the floor in all aspects of manufacturing
15+ years of experience in operations management in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with various levels of employees from all cross-functional areas
Ability to build effective business relationships with senior and executive leadership teams
Knowledge of other process systems, quality systems, throughput, standardization, and product/process launch
Ability to effectively lead a diverse workforce, teach, coach and mentor employees to go above and beyond required operational and business objectives
Experience managing large departmental budgets, forecasts, and inventory.
Must be eligible to work in the United States
While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international)
Ability to work any shift, overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
Preferred:
Advanced degree
Battery manufacturing experience in ESS and xEV applications
Experience in Smart manufacturing environments or operating systems (kaizen, 5S, problem-solving, etc.)
Environmental health and safety training/certifications
Working Conditions:
Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work around the potential exposure to dust and chemicals
Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
To safely perform the essential functions of the position you must be able to distinguish colors
