Supervisor II, Equipment

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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.  Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Supervisor II, Equipment to lead the continuous operation of production equipment with a strong focus on troubleshooting, regular preventive maintenance, and equipment modifications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teamwork and team building, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. This role involves leading people, resolving equipment issues, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, coach, mentor, and support a team of technicians to safely achieve daily PM/BM (Preventive/Breakdown Maintenance) tasks on both day and night shifts while ensuring the highest quality team member experience
• Promote standards and reinforce expectations for safety, housekeeping, punctuality, attendance, work performance, conducting performance reviews, and administering disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Administer timekeeping and payroll responsibilities with zero-defect mindset.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance of production equipment and controls to ensure operating condition
• Communicate directly with production departments to coordinate preventive maintenance and any troubleshooting work in production
• Prepare and manage periodic preventive maintenance schedules
• Record/keep all documents related to preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work (including daily reports and check sheets)
• Coordinate with outside vendors/sources to schedule maintenance for any complex issues
• Mentor and train new maintenance technicians
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards
• Sort, Set-in-order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience in maintenance or a technical field preferred, and prior experience as a maintenance or equipment technician a plus
• High School Diploma/General Educational Development required, advanced education preferred
• Vocational certification (i.e., journeyperson) preferred, not required
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience preferred, not required
• Technical mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours
• Safety glasses
• Steel-toed shoes
• Must be able to do perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Stoop, twist, bend
• Reach overhead
• Skills: Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills
• Why should you work here?
• 1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• 2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• 3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• 4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.
• EEO Statement
• LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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