Quality Lab Supervisor

AESC is looking to add a Quality Lab Supervisor to our team in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Bowling Green, Kentucky

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. You will work to improve the overall skill level of the Quality department in the Battery Plant where you will plan, direct, coordinate, and control quality activities in assigned work area to achieve established goals.

Your work within the Quality Team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

What You Will Do

• Plan and execute the daily quality activities required to achieve customer requirements
• Support plant departments to ensure the QMS is understood and being followed
• Assist in the layout, development, and implementation of the Quality Labs throughout the plant
• Assist in the development of the plant calibration systems and manage the completed system
• Schedule team members to ensure quality objectives are met daily
• Monitor product data (Product Audits) to anticipate problems and delays throughout the process and make corrections through problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Conduct process audits to ensure the SOSs are being followed
• Promotes 5-S activities throughout the plant, with focus on areas of responsibility
• Control labor and materials usage to meet or improve standard costs
• Manage temporary movement of personnel to meet quality requirements
• Achieve Safety, Quality, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality areas of responsibility
• Able to lead 8D completion and other problem-solving activities
• Interact and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to identify countermeasure issues with equipment, processes, or materials
• Prepare One Point Lesson’s (OPL) and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS)
• Investigate material variances and report the result of the investigation
• Prepare all required reports and support quality investigations when needed
• Understand principles of continuous improvement and carry them out in the quality area
• Meet all ethical, regulatory, etc., standards for position
• Supervise day-to-day activities for quality technologists including but not limited to scheduled work time, time and attendance, scheduling and approval of overtime, corrective actions, evaluations of skill sets, and training plan development of production technicians
• Communicate daily with subordinate employees
• Coach/counsel/discipline employees as necessary
• Assist with tracking and maintaining employee records related to training, attendance, performance, overtime, safety, and mobile equipment licensing
• Ensure ongoing safe plant operations and safe employee behavior
• Familiarize personnel with AESC policies and procedures and provide policy updates as needed.
• Has a working understanding of the plant rules and corporate policies regarding employee behavior and responds appropriately to matters governed by these policies
• Instruct and train employees and motivate them to be safety-conscious, quality-oriented, and efficient and to strive for a continuous improvement mindset
• Orient new employees to department, area, shift, etc.
• Ensure team members are properly trained and follow standard operating sheets (SOS).
• Schedules technicians for technical and powered equipment training
• Provides IATF 16949, ISO9001 international manufacturing quality standards, ISO140001 environmental standards training and VDA quality standards

What You Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years of related experience at the professional level
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant field
• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired
• Two or more years in a work leader role coordinating the work of other employees and contractors. This includes training new employees, assigning work, and checking the timeliness and quality of work. May have provided input into performance reviews. Most of the time in a work leader role would have been spent performing work similar to that performed by the people whose activities the position coordinates
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous
• Cross-cultural experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Start-up experience

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401(k), and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance (Company-paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel is required

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.