Production Supervisor, Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor, Lake Orion, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the prototype/production build and assembly teams, while ensuring continuous operation through effective and efficient oversight of personnel and equipment. The supervisor will coordinate, plan, and direct all activities related to the production process along with ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals are created and met. The supervisor will collaborate with leaders to resolve and manage workforce labor issues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of the production system, focusing on problem-solving and people involvement.
• Assesses work performance of team members; identify areas of performance improvement.
• Trains and onboards new team members.
• Manage production schedules by executing the build and ship plan.
• Manufacturing area 5s activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements, etc.).
• Verify, and support LOTO procedure including all applicable de-energization methods.
• Lead efforts in developing, implementing, and maintaining the TPM system.
• Manage tooling changeovers.
• Ensure time and attendance for hourly associates are completed on a daily/weekly basis.
• Minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Support MRO daily activities.
• Create reports on daily progress and performance.
• Communicate with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Support the development of the build schedule.
• Hire, train and assess the performance of employees.
• Promotes customer satisfaction (delivery, quality, cost) within operations.
• Travel to various locations as needed. Overnight travel will be required at times.
• Must be able to work off shift hours as needed.
• Support company vision, values, goals, and business plan.
• Develop safety first culture.
• Adhere to corporate, federal, and state employment policies.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Engineering, Business or Technical; Journeyman status, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leadership of supervisory.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment and facility management.
• Operations background with previous materials management experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, TS 16949, and ISO 14001.
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.
• Experience with Plex ERP systems is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent communication, documentation, technical, and computer skills.
• Very strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Key Competencies:

• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
• Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Organization and planning: Establish a systematic course for self and/or others to assure the accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.
• Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to leverage high performance.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, and symbols on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
• Employee is placed in a manufacturing facility environment.
• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment for calibration and modification.
• Prolonged periods of operating equipment.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs and inspect and maintain machinery.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• May work in a variety of weather including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Must work a rotating shift schedule; may need to work overtime in emergencies.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to physically operate heavy equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

Why Join Us

American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.

As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.

The Location - Lake Orion

American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!

AMERICAN BATTERY SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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