Manager, Planning - Holland, United States - LG Energy Solution

    LG Energy Solution
    LG Energy Solution Holland, United States

    1 month ago

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    Title:
    Manager, Quality Planning


    Reports to:
    Director of Quality


    Location:
    Holland

    LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries


    Summary:


    As a Quality Planning Manager, you will lead Quality Planning part to meet the compliance with the organization's management plans of quality department and customer requirements in timely manner.

    Other responsibilities include managing internal/external audit plans and results, maintaining and updating quality management system/process, and monitoring operation and investment plans in quality department to completion.


    Responsibilities:
    Understand the purpose and process of project and manage it to meet the goal on time

    Based on the strategy and plans of the organization, monitor and manage QA department's overall roadmaps

    Monitor the Quality Manuals and Quality Procedures to maintain internal documents updated

    Manage the organization's IATF 16949 certification status and overall internal/external audit plans and results

    Communicate with HQ and other global branches to implement changes in quality process and system to ensure compliance with the organization's quality management strategy

    Manage distribution of information, materials, and guidelines to assist teams in QA department to meet their goal

    Manage QA department's operation plans, investment plans, cost of expense with punctuality

    Prepare and lead various Quality meetings with other departments, leaderships, HQ and global branches, and customers as needed.

    Monitor the organization's overall calibration status and ensure the reliability of product quality

    Drive and support quality improvement efforts internally and externally

    Respond to, and fully support, company plant production by ensuring all parts meet engineering requirement

    Responsible for advanced product quality planning, and successful launch of components

    Ensure that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated and met in a timely and functional manner

    Utilize analytical skill sets to implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action

    Optimize Process Capability on critical characteristics with in the quality team through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and Problem-Solving

    Proactively work with other managers to minimize and/or eliminate launch and ongoing quality/performance issues

    Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas

    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 required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience


    Experience:
    7 to 10+ years of Manufacturing/Quality Assurance/Engineering experience in the Manufacturing industry or equivalent experience

    3 to 6+ years of experience leading/managing multiple departments or functions globally

    Experience working in a large global manufacturing company, preferably automotive


    Skills:
    Proficiency in Korean

    Comfort around higher management

    Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions

    Effective workflow and process management

    Planning skills and effective communication of priorities

    Delegation and directing teams to meet goals


    APQP, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine and assembly processes, problem solving, PFD/PFMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, 8D/5Why, team facilitation and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.

    Six sigma Green Belt

    Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global site

    Benefits Overview

    100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

    100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

    Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

    Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

    Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

    401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

    LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

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