Press Section Leader

LG Electronics
Clarksville, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Production professionals with leadership experience and a strong grasp of manufacturing processes will find this supervisory role in a plant environment

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in production and experience mentoring operators will align well with the role's leadership demands
    — “5+ years of Production experience”
  • Individuals who have managed quality systems and process improvements in manufacturing settings are well-positioned for this role
    — “Responsible for managing the quality systems in the Press department”
  • Those with a background in complex equipment production and system integration will naturally fit the technical requirements of the role
    — “Strong understanding of production of complex equipment and system integration”

Things to consider

  • The role involves occasional international travel, which may require flexibility in personal and professional planning
    — “Some occasional international travel required”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle payroll and disciplinary actions as part of daily responsibilities
    — “Maintain payroll for Press employees”
  • The position demands adherence to FI-11 and 5S standards, which may require specific training or experience
    — “Understand, teach, personify, and enforce FI-11 & 5S standards”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience in managing training programs for operators and technicians in your resume and interviews
    — “Responsible for managing the training needs of Press operators, technicians and line leaders”
  • Highlight your ability to analyze and troubleshoot production problems effectively
    — “Ability to use strong skills in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of manufacturing methods and process improvements in your application materials
    — “Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of cross-functional collaboration
    — “Exceptional written and oral communication skills”
  • Include experience with quality system management and safety performance targets in your application
    — “Achieve established daily performance targets for Safety, Quality, IF Cost, Idle Time, UPH & 5S”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • daily operations plan creation
  • training needs management
  • quality systems management
  • daily performance targets achievement
Typical background
production experiencemanufacturing knowledge

Skills & requirements

Required

Production ExperienceMentoring And CoachingManufacturing MethodsTroubleshootingCommunication SkillsManufacturing Knowledge

Preferred

International Travel

Stack & domain

Production ExperienceMentoring And CoachingAnalyzing, Troubleshooting And Evaluating ProblemsManufacturing Methods And Process ImprovementsCommunicationManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from LG Electronics via Greenhouse

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.  

Shift: Days

Annual Salary $67,000

Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating the daily Press operations plan

Responsible for providing the line leaders with daily start-up meeting information

Responsible for managing the training needs of Press operators, technicians and line leaders

Responsible to verify raw material availability and report any shortages

Monitor and enforce plant policies and procedures

Assists Manager with reviewing the work performance of operators, technicians and line leaders

Responsible for managing the quality systems in the Press department

Monitor product for any quality issues and respond to internal customer issues, as needed

Achieve established daily performance targets for Safety, Quality, IF Cost, Idle Time, UPH & 5S

Interact with other functional departments as necessary

Make radio calls to PM & AGV technicians as required

Maintain payroll for Press employees

Apply corrective actions to Press employees as required.

Ensure materials / supplies are used efficiently

Understand, teach, personify, and enforce FI-11 & 5S standards

Attend production planning meetings, other meetings, and training sessions as required.

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma  

5+ years of Production experience 

Experience in mentoring and/or coaching Operators

Strong understanding of production of complex equipment and system integration

Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements

Ability to use strong skills in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing including machine capabilities and efficiencies, etc. 

Some occasional international travel required

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.

Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.

Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.  

Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).

Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.

Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.

Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:  

Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Privacy Notice to California Applicants

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.

Source: LG Electronics careers (Greenhouse)

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