Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor - Formation

Full Time

Warren, OH, US

Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution and General Motors. This state-of-the-art facility will feature the latest battery cell manufacturing technology, representing an investment of more than $2.3 billion. Once fully operational, it will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world, producing cells for GM’s North American electric vehicle programs.

The Ultium Cells partnership brings together LG Energy Solution—the world’s largest automotive battery cell manufacturer—and General Motors, a global company committed to delivering safer, better, and more sustainable transportation solutions.

Location:
Formation Department

Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive work environment by ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures. Provide floor-level leadership by coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring work progress, and ensuring effective use of time and resources to support production goals.

Train, coach, and develop team members to support company objectives and future growth opportunities. Foster a positive, high-performing work environment built on mutual respect, accountability, and shared commitment to operational excellence.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners to support maintenance operations and resolve complex issues. Provide ongoing feedback, clearly communicate expectations, and reinforce accountability through consistent coaching and performance management.

Collaborate with cross-functional support teams to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives. Ensure maintenance operations are executed in alignment with established agreements, procedures, and role responsibilities.

Own the performance of the maintenance area across safety, quality, equipment care, efficiency, innovation, capability, and productivity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee and support corrective and preventive maintenance activities on production equipment and associated controls to ensure reliable machine operation.
• Communicate directly with Production to coordinate preventive maintenance activities and support troubleshooting efforts in production areas.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain periodic preventive maintenance schedules.
• Verify accuracy, completion, and documentation of all preventive maintenance and troubleshooting records.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for complex maintenance activities.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with established safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance-related documentation, including daily reports and inspection check sheets.
• Provide floor-level leadership by coordinating technician activities, monitoring work progress, and ensuring effective use of time and resources.
• Ensure work assignments are executed in alignment with established agreements, procedures, and role responsibilities.
• Maintain consistent oversight of maintenance operations to support production goals while adhering to workplace rules and expectations.
• Perform additional supervisory support tasks related to equipment maintenance as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial Maintenance Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years or more industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of production and processing equipment.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Ability to coordinate, lead, and mentor team members.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and collaborate with diverse teams and international partners.
• Facilitate team member development through performance feedback, coaching, and…