Lean Manufacturing Manager

Full Time

Warren, OH, US

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.

Job Description

The continuous Improvement lead will be responsible to Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal and cost reduction. This position will work with cross functional teams to plan, facilitate, and execute CI events (OpEx) using lean manufacturing tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Discuss process issues
• Implement lean programs to ensure vertical deployment of lean principles and competencies.
• Optimize the production process by defining the current process and utilizing lean tools to identify and eliminate waste.
• Identify areas of improvement
• Develop project plan for implementing improvements
• Monitoring existing process for improvements opportunities
• Working with production and supply chain to support lean manufacturing plant culture and targets.
• Development and implementation of TIP (Throughput Improvement Process) to support Lean initiatives.
• Transition ownership of completed projects to operations team and support sustaining activities to ensure results are maintained.
• Skill set should include- Value Stream Mapping, Spaghetti Diagram, 5-Why, Fishbone, PDCA, DMIAC, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, 6s, JIT system, Kanban, Statistical Process Control, FIFO.
• Provide direction and leadership to the translator team across the site
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, another Business-related field, or 5 plus years in a CI leadership position, preferred
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement type of projects
• Experience with implementation of lean principles
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product & process developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems such as TPS and/or GMS.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
  
  
  

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
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
• Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
• 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.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.