Lead Manufacturing Technician

AESC is looking to add a Manufacturing Team Lead to our team in Florence, SC

• Full-Time
• On-site

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.

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

The Manufacturing Team Lead plays a key role that supports the team in meeting production goals. This position ensures tasks and projects are completed by effectively delegating, overseeing and guiding team members under the direction of the area supervisor or manager. The Manufacturing Team Leader coordinates, develops, and participates in ongoing training and provides necessary training, coaching, and mentoring to Manufacturing Technicians. The Manufacturing Team Leader identifies areas for improving individual and team performance, while working across the organization to foster continuous improvement for long-term success.

Career Growth Opportunities

You will have the opportunity to embark on a dynamic career path with abundant growth possibilities. We are committed to fostering the professional development of our employees, and your journey with us will be marked by ongoing learning and advancement. Our organization believes in recognizing and nurturing talent from within, providing a clear trajectory for career growth. As you demonstrate your skills and contribute to our collective success, doors will open for expanded responsibilities, leadership roles, and the chance to work on increasingly complex and impactful projects. We encourage a culture of continuous learning, offering various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that empower you to chart your course within the company. Your success is our success, and we are dedicated to supporting your career aspirations every step of the way.

• Supports department leadership with the day-to-day operations of the team using positive leadership skills.
• Ensures that team members are adhering to all safety and environmental policies & quality standards.
• Delegates tasks to team members.
• Ensures team members have the required training to reach goals or accomplish tasks.
• Maintains the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform each job in assigned area(s).
• Ensures trainees know all Safety, Quality, and Workability objectives for each job they are training.
• Verifies trainees know every stage's function in the process(es) they are training.
• Willingness to train on off shift temporarily per business needs.
• Provides regular support and positive encouragement to keep team members motivated and working toward goals or the completion of tasks/projects.
• Creates and distributes reports.
• Removes roadblocks or obstacles that are preventing the team members from completing their assignments.
• Serves as a champion for 5S activities in the department or facility.
• When not training others or providing Supervisory support, the Manufacturing Team Leader will perform the duties of a Manufacturing Technician listed below:
  • Works in different workstations/rotations as production needs require.
  • Works as a member of various workstations within but not limited to Assembly/Formation Department.
  • Works with highly automated Assembly/Formation equipment.
  • Works in a safe manner at all times being aware of potential hazards in the area and safeguarding those hazards.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

Welcome to AESC, 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. 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.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• 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
• 401K 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

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

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.

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.

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.

• High school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree is highly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of related experience operating highly automated assembly equipment is required.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills and Data Driven Decision-Making skills.
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, have strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries.
• Ability to lead and provide direction.

• Prior manufacturing team leader experience is preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility preferred.
• Prior Battery Manufacturing Experience is highly preferred.
• HMI Experience is highly preferred.

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