Title

Supervisors

Posting Date

9/13/08

Department

Production

Closing Date

Open

EnerDel Inc. is an Indianapolis-based energy storage solutions company that is developing and commercializing advanced, high-performance safe lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in HEVs and electric vehicles.  We combine the unsurpassed experience of experts from the world's largest battery companies with new proprietary technology. Our automated approach to production is designed to assure cost-competitive US manufacturing - which will be essential to this emerging market.  We are a rapidly growing company hiring highly motivated, organized self-starters with a can-do attitude.

EnerDel is owned by Ener1, Inc. (AMEX symbol HEV).

MAJOR FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage production operations including all activities of the production floor under the direction of the area manager.  Plans, schedules, and coordinates departmental activities to fulfill build orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver quality products in a timely fashion.

PRIMARY DUTIES

·         Process development and documentation of manufacturing work instructions.

·         Support prototyping activities of new product development.

.         Evaluates and solves production problems.

·         Supervises all production operations such as training, machining, processing and assembly.

·         Ensures effective employee relations, facilitates time off and attendance programs.

     Instructs on general safety procedures, monitors adherence to policies and practices and the use of PPE.

·     Manages departmental performance measures and provides regular progress reports to management.

·     Assists with accident investigations.

·     Maintains proper inventory levels.

·     All other duties as necessary and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

·         Must be able to assist in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control, and performance management.

·         Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

·         Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to rapidly changing situations.

·         Quality orientation, high attention to detail and strong commitment to safety.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Experience working with and developing high performance teams.

·         Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

·         Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations.  5S experience is a plus.

·         Must be familiar with product construction and application.

·         Must have general understanding of SPC and standard documentation packages.

·         Ability to work in a team environment.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

·         Minimum 6 years previous manufacturing supervision experience required.

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing management or related field preferred.  Associates degree required.  May consider experience if lieu of education.

·         Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) skills required.

·         Sufficient math skills to calculate yields, build efficiency, etc. required. 

·         Flexibility to transition to alternate shift is a strong plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Persons qualified and interested in applying for this position should submit a Word format resume and cover letter to
            •Cover letter must include salary requirements.

We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position.

EnerDel is an Equal Opportunity Employer