Sr. Specialist - Indirect Material and Spare Parts

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world's largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Profile Summary:

Our electric future is now! Ultium Cells is a battery cell manufacturing facility committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells. This requires us to employ the most energetic, forward thinking and diverse talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required within our cutting-edge facilities.

We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new battery cell manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of battery cell manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to battery electric propulsion.

Job Profile Summary

Our electric future is now! Ultium Cells is a battery cell manufacturing facility committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells. This requires us to employ the most energetic, forward thinking and diverse talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required within our cutting-edge facilities.

We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new battery cell manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of battery cell manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to battery electric propulsion.

Job Description

You will be responsible for leading Indirect Material and Spare Parts Management for all Ultium Cells Site in TN. Position will supervise a team: provide employee development, training, and drive the performance management process as well as manage an efficient organizational structure.

• Will be responsible for all aspects of Indirect Material Operations for all Sites

• Develop and execute an over all strategy for Indirect Material including spare parts including the following

• 3rd Party Management

• In- house crib operations

• Managed outside warehouse

• Vendor Managed Inventory

• Keep Fill Systems

• Will be responsible for working with the maintenance and facilities team to develop the following

• Identify Spare Parts requirements

• Develop Min/Max strategy and Manage to Min/Max

• Make changes to Min/Max based on usage data

• Identify parts that can be sourced through a 3rd Party Vendor/Management Company

• Manage 3rd Party spare Parts Management company

• Develop & execute Crib(s) storage plan at each site

• Layout of the crib, ordering of racking, cabinets, bins

• Develop and Implement Pull System

• Deployment of Maximo for Crib Operations

• Develop and execute hiring plan for all Indirect Material Operations

• Working with the Purchasing Team to execute PO's to ensure spare part availability for the plants

• Develop and Execute POU Delivery and Pull systems at all sites

• Manager Outside warehouse and offsite inventory

• Responsible for indirect spend for all sites

• Work with finance to develop budget and forecasting spend

• Hire, Train, develop, mentor, manage employees. Ensure there is right technical and leadership bench strength in the team. Cultivate a growth mindset.

• Drive Ultium Cells Behaviors and Competencies; actively champion change to support GM's transformation; demonstrate high business acumen; strategically focus on addressing systemic issues; possess high learning agility, ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, and not accept status quo

• Develops Strategic Perspective: Setting a vision. Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, develop actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

• Managerial Courage: Be able to manage high stress situations and maintain high integrity for all decisions/interactions. Ability to communicate effectively to leadership the actions required, and help needed to meet objectives.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization. Cultivate a collaborative environment

• Organizational Agility: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across multiple sectors (i.e., logistics, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers)

• Motivate and develop others: Continuously evaluate, develop, retain, and attract talent and positively influences other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or another Business-related field
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 10+ years of experience in various roles related to Spare Parts Management
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of supply chain and lean material processes; Logistics (LLP processes), Receiving, Internal Material Flow, Scrap, Obsolescence, etc.
• Experience with implementation of lean principles
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, effective project planning in terms of resources, strategies, cost, and time, with ability to meet project timelines
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex
• Knowledge of work measurement and work standards
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing and assembly processes
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Keeps abreast of current product & process developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively identifies new areas for learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Prior experience with varied Supply Chain office and floor assignments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems such as TPS and/or GMS.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)

Other:

• Position is in Spring Hill, TN
• Ability to travel as required - Less than 10%

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.

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