Hiring: Production Supervisor Company: American Lithium Energy (ALE) Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:42:38 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility in lithium-ion battery manufacturing or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment. •Hands-on knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and associated production requirements strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Manage day-to-day operations for assigned automated Megaline production areas, including electrode fabrication, cell assembly, formation, aging, testing, and final cell processing. •Execute production plans to meet established targets for safety, quality, yield (≥80%), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) (≥80%), cost, throughput, and on-time delivery. •Actively facilitate and support ramp-up, stabilization, and steady-state operation of automated Megaline equipment and manufacturing processes. •Monitor production performance and drive improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs), including throughput, yield, scrap, downtime, and OEE. •Ensure adherence to standard work instructions, operating procedures, process controls, and production requirements. •Team Leadership •Directly manage Area Supervisors, Operators, Automation Control & Process Technicians, and Shipping & Receiving personnel, as assigned. •Lead, coach, and develop production teams across assigned shifts and manufacturing areas. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, yield, scrap, throughput, downtime, productivity, and cost. •Solid functional working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, CAPA, and structured problem-solving methodologies. •Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100D, or comparable quality management systems. •Strong leadership, coaching, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. •Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and other functional areas. •Demonstrated capacity to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing environment. •Demonstrated capacity to frequently bend, squat, reach, and climb as required to support production operations. •Demonstrated capacity to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. •Demonstrated capacity to work in and around automated manufacturing equipment and production environments while wearing required PPE. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!