Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.
This position pays $60,000 annually and increases based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Key driver of LG’s FI-11 continuous improvement program which includes elements ranging from basic 5S application to formal waste/loss elimination through our employees’ suggestions or internal management direction
- Direct support for the planning, coordination and roll-out of SW2.0 Initiatives with multiple departments of the corporation, including Process Loss Improvement, Material Cost and Defects Reduction among others
- Supports development of meaningful key performance indicators (KPI’s) for FI-11 and continuous improvement activities
- Responsible for regular (daily, weekly, monthly) report-out of KPI’s and drives improvement opportunities with cross-functional teams
- Supports regular lecture/cluster training on FI-11, Continuous Improvement, Problem-solving, and Critical Thinking for all levels in the organization
- Supports regulatory and safety compliance for all processes and teams/departments
Qualifications / Skills:
- BS in Industrial Engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing/factory setting (internships and co-op experience included) – BBA in Project Management, Operations Management will be considered for this role
- Ability to present training program content in 1:1 or group settings
- Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Working knowledge and ability to use MS Office applications, specifically MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Ability to navigate and learn autonomously Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT Systems such as Oracle, SAP, etc.
- Compliance with long working hours as needed
- Occasional travel (international and domestic)
Preferred:
- Experience with highly automated and integrated manufacturing systems
- Prior experience with 5S training, Lean, managing continuous improvement projects and audit processes
- Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP certifications
- Experience in start-ups and multicultural workplace
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Dual language (Korean)
Key Behavioral Attributes
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Sense of urgency and results driven
- Proactive – Does not Wait to React
- Attention to Detail
- Tolerance of Ambiguity
- Ability to Work Autonomously, and as Part of a Team
- Ability to convince others to align with the teams’ goals
- Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:
- No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
- Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
- Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
- Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
- Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
- Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
- Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.
Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:
- Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.
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In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.
Skills Required
- BS in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing/factory setting
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Ability to use ERP IT Systems like Oracle or SAP
- Ability to present training in group settings
LG Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LG Electronics and has not been reviewed or approved by LG Electronics.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as a standout part of the package, including instances of fully company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums. This strength often elevates overall satisfaction with total rewards even when base pay is debated.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching, which is repeatedly positioned as a meaningful component of total compensation. The presence of matching contributions supports the perceived stability of long-term benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime pay and performance bonuses are cited as meaningful additions to take-home earnings in certain roles. These incentives can materially improve overall compensation value, particularly for hourly and shift-based work.
LG Electronics Insights
What We Do
At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier though increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and B2B solutions to innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and vehicle components. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.
