2nd Shift Production Supervisor

HSAGP (Hyundai-SK America Green power) Energy LLC. is Hyundai Motor Group and SK On' s joint venture company to produce batteries for electric vehicle batteries. The joint venture plans to invest $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the first half of 2026 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year. The future Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group broke ground last year on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. For more information visit our website HSAGP ENERGY LLC

Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County!

Summary:

The Production Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production operators. This role will work closely with other supervisors, production engineers, safety, quality, environment, equipment/controls, and process teams. They might be required to serve as technical trainer and coach/mentor for operators both on regular and on-demand occasions depending on company needs and their qualifications.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Production Workforce Management
• Support employees to be motivated in line with company goals
• Review production schedules and make suggestions on the labor plans to meet the scheduled requirements
• Manage attendance of operators by using attendance record system
• Coach and train operators to develop production skills and technical/general competencies related to production
• Appraise operator performance and give productive feedback
• Address complaints and resolve problems of operators
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among employees
• Boost operator morale

Production Management/Continuous Improvement:

• Assign and direct work according to the production plans
• Responsible for achieving, monitoring, reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Confer with other shift leaders to coordinate activities in related departments
• Interpret company policies to operators to ensure that safety and proves/ qualities policies are followed
• Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost
• Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed
• Manage MES system and logistics regarding the shift he/she supervises
• Develop and implement continuous training programs to enhance employees' skills

Production Operation

• Run, monitor, and supervise the production operations listed. The operation is mainly conducted by computer-controlled equipment: Notching, Vacuum Dry, Stacking, Tap-welding, and Packaging
• Monitor and inspect he quality of semi-finished products (electrodes)
• Must learn and understand how to operate the equipment and have duty for training

Equipment Management

• Monitor the maintenance and operation status of production equipment in assembly line
• Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and inquire maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual
• Create and update equipment operation manuals(add)

Work Environment/Safety Management

• Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R (Right material, Right quantity, Right position) and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
• Responsible for on-site S.H.E management activities
• Enhance employee's safety awareness through regular safety training

Materials/Inventory Management

• Manage site materials and inventory of the semi-finished products
• Manage inventory of the products pending evaluation and the B-graded products
• Manage the on-site logistics of semi-finished products
• Other job-related tasks as assigned
• Improve the efficiency of materials management through inventory optimization

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of operational tools and procedures obtained through work experience
• Ability to perform all tasks within a single production process and to turn-on/off the system
• Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
• Night shift availability preferred but not required, unless specified during the interview
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, especially in automotive, electrical component, and/or chemical manufacturing preferred
• Experience with LEAN, SPC, Six Sigma programs preferred
• Experience with MES preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.
• Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
• Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.

Work Environment:

• Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
• Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.