About SK Battery America (SKBA)As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.
Role and Responsibilities:Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Drive initiatives to improve process efficiency and yield, reduce waste and production loss, and enhance overall productivity.
- Identify potential actions to improve material loss control.
- Collaborate with Technology, Production, and Quality teams to identify and implement potential process improvements.
- Handle discrepancies between the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and equipment data.
Quality Assurance and Control- Conduct inspections to adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Learn how to identify valid material for production.
Data Analysis and Process Improvement- Help develop and refine processes to increase the accuracy of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) management system/database.
- Analyze ERP, MES, and WMS data to identify trends, performance issues, and areas for improvement.
- Regularly read and understand the data indexes above and how they relate to one another.
Supervising and Production Control Management- Advise the production team on manpower allocation to improve inventory accuracy and closing.
- Correct any issues regarding material usage and material process matters
- Monitor daily production data transferred to purchase orders (PO) and work orders (WO)
Finance, Accounting, and Yield Control- Understand and explain the close relationship between inventory closing and production yield.
- Create comprehensive work instructions and other documentation to improve material processes ad procedures.
Documentation and Reporting- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management teams (internal to SKBA and external to SK On Headquarters).
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for other teams (Logistics, Production, Quality, Technology, etc.)
- Organize, understand, and compare production material / system data as required depending on needs
- Analyze and report ERP data to various SKBA teams in order to draw meaningful conclusions and facilitate improvement.
Skill and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required: Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology OR Finance, or Accounting (Preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in electrode manufacturing, process engineering, or similar role within a manufacturing environment preferred. Within the battery industry is a plus.
- Basic IT related problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in process optimization and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent problem- solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a tea environment.
- Effective communication skills to convey technical information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.