Materials System Lead

Job Description

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment 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.

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

Position Overview:

This position is a unique opportunity to influence the way we as Ulitum Battery Cells LLC function and operate their Supply Chain Processes and Systems in the plant. Key Deliverables will be to develop and execute all phases of Lean Material Systems, to create the most efficient, leanest designs. This individual will work with all levels of a cross functional team to drive CIP, support steady state improvements, and drive established best practices.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure overall plant Lean Material Strategies including material flow, material routings, storage space requirements, mobile equipment, layout development, container development, storage areas, kitting, small lot strategy, sequence planning, PFEP, Logistics etc.

Standardize material flow and material handling processes and measure plant compliance

Standardize Internal Benchmarks for material flow and material handling processes

Perform Manpower Studies (Time Studies) to right size the HC needed to perform the tasks

Calculate HC opportunity based on plant and regional gaps to IBM (Internal Benchmark)

Initutionalize best practices and measure plant and regional compliance

Update BoO to reflect IBM (Internal Bench Marking) Standards

Maintain productivity scorecards

Create/Update JES (Job Element Sheets) and TIS (Task Information Sheets)

Drive Material Planning Metrics (DPP & DPPN)

Route Planning, Dock Strategies, Material Flow,

Develop & track Master Dot milestones & Deliverables

Support the Manufacturing Launch team at the plant and Program Team

Develop and apply Lean Material Strategies (LMS) to design standards

Drive & execute common standards, processes, and lean designs.

Integrate Lean Manufacturing and GM-Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles

Provide updates to plant staff and Program Team as required

Support PFMEA process

Drive problem solving issues for throughput and quality issues

Support BIQ objectives

Analyze existing operations and propose continuous improvements (CI)

Optimize floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment

Monitor adherence to recommended safety procedures and ergonomic guidelines

Develop, track, and implement budget allocation

Facilities design, layout, and processes that reduce cost/ achieve operational efficiencies.

Provide on-site support for execution and readiness activities related to steady state and major launches.

Drive implementation of best practices and standardized performance metrics across all GA assembly operations

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(Material, Packaging, Industrial) or equivalent

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Strong analytical, computer, presentation, and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and as a team

High level of analytical ability & problem solving where problems are unusual and difficult

Proficient with Autocad, Factory cad or equivalent, MS-Office tools (Excel, Access, Project, Word, and Powerpoint)

Knowledge of work measurement/work standards, ergonomic principles, material optimization, and facility layout strongly preferred

Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes

Knowledge of supply chain process

Knowledge of supply chain industry standards

High level of communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to present findings to all levels of the organization.

High level of expertise with Microsoft Office Software.

Ability to deal with and manage stressful situations.

Extended working hours, and varying shift schedules may be required to support Program Development and Launch Execution.

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

Competitive Dental and vision insurance

13 paid holidays annually

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.

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The Future is Calling You

Electricity is the future of transportation, powered by battery cells that are designed and manufactured by some of the brightest, most innovative people in the world. Ultium Cells is committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells, now and for generations to come.

But we understand that it's what's on the inside that counts, with our batteries and our people. Which is why we need a team of forward-thinking folks, ready to seize the opportunity and help us charge into a more sustainable, all-electric transportation future powered by Ultium Cells batteries.

We are looking for talented individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and a can-do spirit to grow with us in Warren, Ohio, Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Lansing, Michigan.