The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio,  is bringing the power!  A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way.  We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.  

Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth.  We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!

The Industrial Engineer supports the development, implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of new and existing shipping, receiving, and material flow processes within LH Battery Manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and material availability to support production while operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

The position serves as a process liaison between Logistics, Material Management, Production Control, and Engineering, ensuring material movement aligns with production demand and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and improve existing shipping and receiving processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
• Analyze dock-to-stock and internal material flow to reduce handling, congestion, and delays
• Improve staging, storage, and delivery methods to support production schedules and line-side requirements
• Develop, maintain, and standardize SOPs, standard work, and visual controls
• Act as the primary liaison between Logistics, Material Management, Production Control, and Engineering to align material flow with production needs
• Support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives related to inbound logistics and warehouse operations
• Establish and track KPIs such as dock-to-stock time, material availability, inventory accuracy, and handling efficiency
• Ensure processes comply with battery material handling, hazardous material, and safety requirements, partnering with EHS as needed
• Support ERP and warehouse system execution to ensure physical processes align with system transactions
• Assist with training and change management for updated processes
• Perform MOST analysis for production processes and facilitate continuous improvement

Education/Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • 0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience in battery, automotive, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and compliance
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or material flow engineering
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required
• Experience improving shipping, receiving, or material handling processes in a production environment

Additional requirements:

• Battery production related knowledge preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred but not required
• CAD Software (AutoCad, Solidworks, Catia, etc.) experience preferred but not required
• Positive attitude, open minded, and team player
• Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
• Ability to manage projects and schedules
• Korean language proficiency a plus
• Cross-functional alignment and communication
• Hands-on process improvement
• Data-driven decision making
• Safety and compliance awareness

Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to The LGES - HONDA Joint Venture!

What differentiates the LGES – HONDA Joint Venture and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:•    Competitive base salary

•    Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays

•    Ability to earn compensatory time off

•    Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

•    Shift premium (when assigned)

•    401K plan with company match

•    Relocation assistance (if eligible)

 Career Growth:•    Advancement opportunities

•    Education reimbursement for continued learning

•    Training and Development programs

 Additional Offerings:•    On-Site cafeteria

•    On-Site recreational area

•    On-Site wellness area

•    Clean, climate-controlled environment

LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.