Title: Project Manager IReports to: Manager, Innovation & StrategyLocation: Holland, MILG 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.comSummary This position will engage in diverse areas of ESMI Shop Floor Innovation Activities to ensure all continuous improvement initiatives are successfully implemented in quantified measures, including but not limited to, performing Lean manufacturing base Continuous Improvement Program/ECRS & 3R5S/LPA Audit. This role will analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of the project or service on a per project basis, as well as lead and guide the work of technical staff managing the quality of the product. This role may serve as a point of contact for clients, customers or vendors. Responsibilities:
Provide distribution to ensure projects are completed on schedule and follow established procedures and guidelines to avoid project delays and over-spending
Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing
Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
Coordinate with other teams to track project progress
Interact with internal and external customers, and external vendors, evaluating alternatives to provide support of all in-plant projects as required
Participating in meetings with senior management and vendors when necessary
Learn technical needs to optimize solutions for equipment and process, and find solutions for project and equipment issues
Work with a team to create and approve project budget and finish the project within that budget
Meet with engineers, subcontractors, and client partners to share project process and information
Manage teams of various sizes
Assist in conducting annual performance reviews
Perform other duties as assigned including special projects and other responsibilities
Ability to provide on-call support as needed
Ensure Daily shop floor audit by existing metric that is compliant to HQ annual evaluation and ESMI’s First in Quality Initiative
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 3R5S Standards:
Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or equivalent, relevant experience
Master’s degree in engineering preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate preferred
Experience
3 to 6+ years of related experience, or which at least 2+ years are specifically in project management in a manufacturing environment
Automation industry experience preferred
Skills
MS Office Suite
Detail oriented
People skills
Communication
Leadership
Management
Collaboration
Decision making
Time management
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally approximately 10% of time
Bi-lingual in English/Korean preferred
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. EEO1st Shift