Versatility Supervisors

AESC is looking to add a Versatility Supervisor to our team in Smyrna, TN.

*Full-Time

*On-site

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, 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

The versatility supervisor will oversee the management of floor level manufacturing. Policing, fostering, and governing accountability to AESC established policies and manufacturing standards. The person in this position works to ensure integrity in management. All shifts and all areas of manufacturing shall adhere to AESC HR policies, BPM (Business Process Management) and IMS (Integrated Manufacturing System) standards. The versatility position will be responsible for ensuring that AESC is always adhering to these principles throughout the plant and. This responsibility will establish and maintain a cohesive, cooperative team culture among a diverse team of manufacturing and maintenance team members. Enabling a diverse team to achieve plant safety, quality, cost reduction, product delivery, and project targets on one or more shifts.

What You Will Do

*Mentor and coach supervisors to company policies and IMS responsibilities.

*Hold supervisors accountable to all AESC published management standards and aid supervisors in achieving production targets and goals.

*Drive standardization (including 5S), plus Kaizen (continuous improvement) of all work and processes in all areas of the plant.

*Foster the management staff to build an efficient, effective team through improved leadership skills and motivational tactics.

*Promote a safe work environment and maintain an atmosphere of trust and positive morale.

*Interface with the operations supervisors to coordinate daily and weekly activities and to set work priorities that ensure KPI achievements.

*Support high level decision making during critical production events in order to coordinate the best actions for the best possible results.

*Prepared to work with and obtain information from support groups such as Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Quality, IMS and Safety departments.

*Prepare reoccurring reports that detail activities and results related to the versatility supervisor role responsibilities such as KPI mapping for all production areas, top concerns, employee achievements, training plans for veteran and new supervisors, etc.

*Ensure supervisors manage employees to always work in a safe and efficient manner and that all safety guidelines and rules are followed, including proactive safety management to identify and address safety concerns before an accident occurs.

*Keep supervisors current on all policies and procedures (existing and newly released) applicable to them.

*Supervisor role coverage as needed. This responsibility will dictate work on any shift and any time. Flexible schedule availability is required.

*Manager coverage as needed to ensure department tasks are timely and do not pause positive contributions to safety, quality, cost, and time.

*Support audits pertaining to safety, job observations, quality or customer requirements.

*Support employee growth and development, including performance evaluations, ILU tracking, termination recommendations when appropriate, and attendance monitoring.

*All supervisor activities.

*Provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training, and management development.

*Interview and select employees.

*Plan and evaluate supervisor performance, support counsel and discipline as necessary.

*Reporting and performance tracking.

*As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

What We Offer

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

Application Process

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.

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.

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.

What You Need

*5+ years in a full supervisory role.

*Exemplary leadership, coaching and training skills.

*Job knowledge and skills including excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills.

*Basic understanding of battery manufacturing and function.

*Knowledge of ISO9000, ISO14001, and IATF16949.

*Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

*Schedule flexibility for all shifty needs.

*Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) proficiency and knowledge.