Facilities Supervisor

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description:

The role of the Facility Supervisor is to serve as the leader of the facility hourly workforce.  This team could include Ultium employees, Housekeeping teams, grounds teams.  You will be responsible for administration of service contracts. You will work closely with all your Ultium business partners to ensure a high level of delivery of facilities services and ensure the facility is maintained to deliver a quality product.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Direct, coordinate, lead and mentor the activities of team members. Plan, establish and assign work schedules, assignments, and work orders to ensure department goals are met. 

• Administer the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility equipment. 

• Facilitate team member development and growth by reviewing and managing performance through feedback and coaching as well as documentation. 

• Enforce safety and other applicable rules and regulations. 

• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. 

• Document and follow up on SOP’s 

• Maintain related records, logs, and paperwork. 

• Ensuring all team members are utilizing time effectively 

• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. 

• Observe work and monitor completion of tasks and work orders. 

• Confer with management, peers and others to resolve team member’s problems, complaints, or grievances. 

• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifications, blueprints, and job orders for team members. 

• Coordinate Work Orders, Production, Vendors & Contractors. 

• Lead and foster a culture that values innovation, personal ownership and overall Ultium values, through an outcome-based approach without compromising safety 

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Education:

• Strong electrical background including high voltage distribution.  2-4years experience

• Must be able to speak and read English

• Experience in common facility components that would include, hot liquid boilers, steam boilers, chilled water systems, HVAC systems (Cooling, heating, dehumidification, etc.), dust collection systems, power distribution, chemical transfer systems - 2-4 years

• Strong computer skills including being proficient at Microsoft Office software and software use in building management systems

• Ability to track, develop, and interpret metrics.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to communicate changes and provide updates to appropriate personnel and management on all shifts. 

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation

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 paid holidays

• 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.