Industrial Engineer 1

LG Electronics

Job Location:

Fayette County, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The LGES HONDA Joint Venture located in Jeffersonville Ohio is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Established in 2023 The LGES HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

The Industrial Engineer supports the development implementation optimization and continuous improvement of new and existing shipping receiving and material flow processes within LH Battery Manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving efficiency safety and material availability to support production while operating in a highly regulated safety-critical environment.

The position serves as a process liaison between Logistics Material Management Production Control and Engineering ensuring material movement aligns with production demand and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop implement and improve existing shipping and receiving processes to increase efficiency accuracy and throughput
Analyze dock-to-stock and internal material flow to reduce handling congestion and delays
Improve staging storage and delivery methods to support production schedules and line-side requirements
Develop maintain and standardize SOPs standard work and visual controls
Act as the primary liaison between Logistics Material Management Production Control and Engineering to align material flow with production needs
Support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives related to inbound logistics and warehouse operations
Establish and track KPIs such as dock-to-stock time material availability inventory accuracy and handling efficiency
Ensure processes comply with battery material handling hazardous material and safety requirements partnering with EHS as needed
Support ERP and warehouse system execution to ensure physical processes align with system transactions
Assist with training and change management for updated processes
Perform MOST analysis for production processes and facilitate continuous improvement

Education/Experience:

- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- 0 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills

Knowledge/Skills:

Experience in battery automotive chemical or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with hazardous material handling and compliance
Experience in manufacturing logistics warehouse or material flow engineering
Experience with Lean Kaizen or continuous improvement methodologies
Manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required
Experience improving shipping receiving or material handling processes in a production environment

Additional requirements:

Battery production related knowledge preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred but not required
CAD Software (AutoCad Solidworks Catia etc.) experience preferred but not required
Positive attitude open minded and team player
Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
Ability to manage projects and schedules
Korean language proficiency a plus
Cross-functional alignment and communication
Hands-on process improvement
Data-driven decision making
Safety and compliance awareness

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world Start your future with us where we are building tomorrow together. Welcome to The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture!

What differentiates the LGES HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice

Total Rewards: Competitive base salary

Paid time off including vacation & paid holidays

Ability to earn compensatory time off

Industry leading benefit plans (Medical Dental Vision Rx)

Shift premium (when assigned)

401K plan with company match

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth: Advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement for continued learning

Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings: On-Site cafeteria

On-Site recreational area

On-Site wellness area

Clean climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture L-H Battery Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor.

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