Lead Vision Systems Technician at LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.

Title: Lead Vision Systems Technician

Reports to: Vision Systems Sr. Manager

Location: Holland, MI

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! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

This position manages, analyzes and improves vision systems that are computer- or vision-controller-based. This role creates, monitors, and modifies the overall system, simulation and testing, and start-up, and employs multiple advanced resources to troubleshoot and create solutions. You will train and coordinate activities for Vision Systems Technician I, II, and III.

Responsibilities:

• Track KPIs, schedule/result and other relevant index, and manage resources (e.g. allocate the tasks to operators) to achieve the KPI
• Record, manage, and escalate production issues and take proper measures to recurrence of issues
• Monitor equipment maintenance and escalate the issue as appropriate
• Support the operators to run production smoothly – Audit (LPA) / performance audit / cheat sheets at start of shifts to ensure procedures are followed and reaction plan to issues found during audits
• Manage inventory
• Manage attendance and work discipline – Report to SPV to resolve these issues (e.g. Work schedule / PTO, Leave, Overtime / Work discipline, etc.) – Op work schedule/line coverage
• Train and coach, the employees – audit performance and report operator training issues (e.g. 1:1 conversations, OJT for new hires, 1st performance management, etc.)
• Solve or report the employee’s difficulty to upper leadership and handle the conflict between employees
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe working environment
• 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:

• High School Diploma/GED required, associate's degree in computer science preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years plus experience or equivalent relevant experience required
• 2 years plus experience with schematic and diagram reading specifically with electric layout design
• 2 years plus experience with machinery operation to include automated machines

Skills:

• Managerial courage
• Planning skills and communication of priorities
• Sound judgement and decision making skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to motivate others to achieve results
• Ability to lead with compassion and equity
• MS Office Suite