Lead Production Associate, Energy Storage

The role

The Lead Production Associate III directs the daily work of a team of production associates and performs hands-on stall assembly within ESS production operations. This role involves assigning tasks, training associates, and running shift handoffs.

What you will do

• Directs the daily work of a team of production associates and rotates in to operate stations
• Trains associates on assembly, testing, MES documentation, and safety procedures
• Escalates quality, equipment, staffing, and safety issues to the Supervisor, Production
• Runs shift handoffs, communicating status, open issues, and priorities between shifts
• Assembles energy products with power tools, hand tools and automated equipment
• Moves materials and components within the work area using a forklift, pallet jack or other PIT equipment
• Tests finished product and documents results in the manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures
• Working around PIT equipment, overhead cranes and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) environment

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years of manufacturing or production experience
• Working knowledge of power tools, assembly procedures, and MES data entry
• Ability to direct work, train others, and communicate clearly
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Nice to have

• Prior lead experience preferred

About the company

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla. It is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America.