Incoming Quality Shift Supervisor

at  NextStar Energy

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis and will be Canada’s first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas.
This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America. Production operations are planned for launch in the first quarter of 2024. Join NextStar Energy to grow your career and shape the future of Canada’s EV battery industry today.
Our stellar innovative NextStar Energy Team offers competitive wages and benefits package as well as an environmentally friendly workplace. You’ll walk into a space each day where you’re valued beyond your talent, and the given tools, rewards, and opportunities to enhance your well-being and overall quality of life.
NextStar Energy is seeking a motivated and experienced Shift Supervisor in the Incoming Quality Department to oversee our day and night shift operations. As an Incoming Quality Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring quality standards in accordance with the requirements of the organization. The supervisor will be responsible for coordinating work according to the availability and skill set of the technicians and inspectors and establishing work plans for each group based on the production demand. We are looking for innovative and responsible leaders with the ability to address quality issues in the production process, with a proactive and solution focused approach. The ideal candidate will be diligent, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Your ability to communicate effectively within all levels of organization to discuss and resolve quality issues in a timely manner will prove critical in the manufacturing of EV batteries at NextStar Energy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related manufacturing or technical laboratory environment is required.
• Minimum of 3 to 6 years of leadership experience is required.
• Working experience with calibration and measuring devices such as calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to support customer production schedules including day and night shift on a rotating schedule on a reliable basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within timelines.
• Experience and knowledge of Drawing, SOP, Control plan, CTQ, SPC.
• Knowledge of APQP, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine, and assembly processes, problem-solving, PFD/PFMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, 8D/5Why, team facilitation.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office; Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, pivot tables, equations, and plots for data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop others.
• Experience working in an IATF certified environment considered an asset.
• Greenbelt or Lean Six Sigma certifications considered an asset.
  Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
  NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran statu

• Direct and coordinate the activities of team members in the Incoming and Supplier Quality team
• You will be responsible for the performance of Quality Inspectors and Technicians: Evaluating the inspectors and technicians’ performance on a period basis will be required.
• Mentor, train and develop your direct reports as needed to ensure quality standards are met.
• Enforce safety and other applicable rules and regulations, cultivating a strong and positive safety culture.
• Audit and support organization quality standard compliance as required (IATF 16949,etc).
• Escalate and communicate quality and performance issues with required urgency.
• Lead process investigations to improve process stability and capabilities on Incoming components/products working with the Supplier engineers on its root cause.
• Lead investigations for incidents relating to safety and environment and ensure proper reporting.
• Facilitate and work towards consistent communication with multi-functional teams, including Production, Purchasing, Technology, Engineering and other Quality Assurance departments.
• Able to learn and train others on technical, safety, and quality control methods.
• Maintain all lab and testing equipment/method with proper instruction including CMM.
• Manage the calibration and gauge R&R of testing equipment as required in the lab.
• Maintain related records, logs, and paperwork.
• Ensure all team members are productive and promote a harmonious work environment.
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards and ensure all employees follow your leadership and execute according to requirements:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.