Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Planner I, Production

Team: Prod Mgmt 

Report To: Manager, Production Management 

Location: Holland, MI

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs. Occasional support outside normal business hours may be required for international coordination.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees , paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.

Position Summary:

The Production Planner I supports production planning and outsourced production activities by accurately processing purchasing, production, and cost data. This position manages data related to tolling, rework, and claim costs; supports month-end closing activities; and works cross-functionally to analyze cost variances and maintain data accuracy. The role also coordinates with external vendors to support production schedules, resolve closing issues, reconcile claims, and follow up on root causes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with outsourced packers to support production plans and achievement of production goals.
• Collect purchasing data related to Pack and LINK activities from outsourced packers and enter and validate information in applicable systems, including ERP and Singlex, to support monthly closing.
• Process journal entries accurately, identify and prevent missed purchases, and complete accounting-related activities in accordance with established cut-off standards.
• Classify and process production-related external costs, including tolling fees, rework costs, and claim expenses, in applicable systems.
• Support cost attribution based on root cause analysis and allocation by item or process.
• Review cost accuracy by comparing Pack and LINK delivery quantities against contracted unit prices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze, reconcile, and adjust cost variances when discrepancies are identified.
• Coordinate month-end closing schedules with subcontractors and proactively address omissions, data errors, or other closing issues.
• Identify root causes of claims and support post-issue reconciliation and resolution in collaboration with vendors.
• Recommend viable solutions to reduce production costs and improve production processes and product quality.
• Provide scheduling and administrative support to Production leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
• Basic understanding of production planning, inventory, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the battery, automotive, Energy Storage System (ESS), or high-volume manufacturing industry.

• Experience using ERP, MRP, SingleX, SAP, or similar manufacturing/business systems.
• Experience supporting month-end closing, purchasing reconciliation, cost tracking, or production cost analysis.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, or outsourced manufacturing partners.
• Familiarity with production schedules, material flow, inventory, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Fluency in Korean is preferred.  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Sound judgment and accountability when handling production and cost-related information.  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily works in an office environment with regular interaction with manufacturing, warehouse, and material storage areas.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, with periodic standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas.
• May require occasional interaction with suppliers, vendors, or other company locations.
• May require occasional domestic travel to support supplier or business activities.
• May require work outside normal business hours as needed to support production schedules, supplier issues, global teams, or business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

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Job Family

Job Group

Level

NAICS Workers’ Comp

EEOC Job Category

Production Management

Specialist, Production Management

L1A

8810

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