Production Planner

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Title: Planner I, Production

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Production Management

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

As a Planner I, you will be involved in the day-to-day manufacturing operations, managing inventory level, and maximizing the company’s profitability. You will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. You will serve as a main communicator who guides the production floor, operators, and engineers to support and deliver world-class manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Set the production goals and monitor production performance day to day basis
• Monitor each team's productivity and provide guidance on production metrics
• Set up weekly meetings between SCM, Marketing, Purchasing and Production Management Teams
• Analyze the gap between performance and goals and dig up improvement plan
• Manage Production Life Cycle (Product order - Development - Mass Production - EOP - A/S - EOL)
• Production capacity management (Capacity Allocation, facility improve investment, building new line, LOB management, etc.)
• Resource management and planning (Headcount, Investment Budget, Equipment, Engineer allocation)
• Work closely with production strategy to align production KPIs and company's goals
• Defining appropriate Inventory stock level and checking the observance of inventory operation policy
• Monitor material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage (from raw material, semi product, final product)
• Collaborate and monitor closely with quality control, operators, and engineers on production performance
• Promptly address and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality
• Promptly discuss the relevant departments regarding changes to current production schedules
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and understanding of multiple metrics
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• MS Office suite

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Strategy/Planning and Production
• Industries Manufacturing

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