Specialist I, Planning

Title: Specialist I, Planning

Reports to: Manager, Production Management

Location: Lansing, 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! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

In this role, you will plan and execute efficient production flow for the company's goods, data, and information. This role is focused on designing models that optimize labor costs, production flow/volume, and efficiency and works closely with production team members and department managers to achieve results. In addition, this position is responsible for production-related audit (PLA) coordination.

Responsibilities:

- Provide production results for timely updates and monitoring - Record operational costs and provide reports - Support plans to efficiently use plant staff and equipment to produce maximum revenue - Support staffing requirements based on upcoming work and historical data on productivity - Support current operational strategies and recommend improvements - Oversee layered process audit (LPA) programs for multiple LG locations

- Schedule audit - Author audit documents - Manage users, update profiles - Update schedules for missed audits - Maintain location tables - Maintain software and complete database entries, generating monthly and weekly reports - Develop process-flow diagrams and training materials for team - Develop automated workflows for robotic process automation (RPA) - Participate in daily team meeting and project meetings as needed - Develop software solutions (e.g., for project or inventory management) upon request - Collaborate with stakeholders throughout a project to ensure business needs are met - Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain - Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container - Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, IT project management, engineering, or related field required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

- 1 to 3+ years of related experience - Manufacturing experience preferred

Language:

- Korean (Business+ level proficiency) (Required)

Skills:

- Data Analysis - Problem solving - Time Management - Organization - Attention to Detail - Collaboration