Sr. Manager, Material Management (SCM)

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager, Materials Management

Reports to: President

Direct Reports: Yes

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary:

The Sr. Manager is responsible for leading the material management and meeting the requirements for the customer in a safe a timely manner. This position is responsible for driving world class manufacturing performance by developing a talented workforce through planning, coordinating and executing its material and logistic processes. You will monitor material flow from raw to finished goods and related materials/products to ensure accurate, targeted volumes are produced at the highest quality and lowest cost while providing support to the production floor and removing obstacles to their success.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading a team of direct reports and departmental associates

Responsible for hiring, training, and career succession of team members

Responsible for developing KPI’s and performance reviews, and conflict management

Create and manage departmental fiscal budget

Develop and execute department training in conjunction with the training coordinator

Review and approve all work instructions

Track and manage all receiving operations in warehouse storage, physical inventory and transferring of materials throughout the facility

Track and manager out-going logistics (transportation between facilities - FIFO)

Responsible for all offsite warehouse management

Maintain a high level of cooperation with the QA teams.

Responsible for the storage of finished goods

Managing all equipment inventory including trucks and pallets and other material resources

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:

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

SME on warehouse policies and processes and raw materials

Experience:

10 to 15+ years of related experience, preferably in automotive industry

7 to 10+ years of experience leading and managing multiple processes

Lean Six Sigma certificate preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)

APEX training (preferred)

Skills:

Organizational agility and results-oriented

Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data

Effective team building and diversity management

Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams

Lean 6 sigma/Manufacturing Prioritizing and Multi-tasking

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

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

Full-time