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LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

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Role: Manager of Culture & Growth

Location: Queen Creek and Apache Junction, AZ

Why This Role Matters

The Manager of Culture & Growth plays a critical role in connecting employee experience, professional development, and operational performance. By investing in culture, building workforce capabilities, and creating pathways into technical careers, this leader will help shape a workplace where employees can thrive and the organization can grow sustainably.

Overview

The Manager of Culture & Growth leads initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, and develop workforce capabilities across the manufacturing operation, including workforce communications, learning and development, new hire orientation, and technical training. This role will also help strengthen our industry-academia partnerships with focus on establishing a technician development program, creating pathways that connect education with rewarding careers in manufacturing. Leading a team of three professionals, the Manager will work closely with other members of human resources, operations, company leadership, and external education partners to build a workplace where employees feel informed, valued, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Shape Culture & Employee Experience

Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, inclusion, and connection to organizational values.
Lead workforce communications that keep employees informed and connected, including all-hands meetings, employee newsletters, and other communication channels.
Partner with leaders to share business updates, celebrate achievements, communicate priorities, and reinforce a shared sense of purpose.
Use employee feedback and engagement data to identify opportunities and implement meaningful improvements to the employee experience.

Grow Talent Through Learning & Development

Lead learning and development initiatives that support employee growth, leadership effectiveness, and organizational capability.
Oversee new hire orientation and onboarding to create a welcoming, consistent experience that helps employees understand our culture, expectations, and opportunities.
Partner with leaders to identify workforce development needs and build learning pathways that support career progression, internal mobility, and retention.
Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously improve learning experiences to meet organizational needs.

Build Technical Capabilities & Future Talent

Provide strategic oversight of technical training and competency development across the manufacturing operation.
Partner with Operations and subject matter experts to strengthen technical skills, training standards, qualification processes, and cross-training opportunities.
Oversee the development and implementation of a technician development program in collaboration with educational institutions, technical schools, community colleges, and other relevant partners.
Monitor program outcomes, including participant progression, competency attainment, talent pipeline effectiveness, and workforce readiness.

Lead, Collaborate & Drive Results

Lead, coach, and develop a team of three direct reports: one Technical Trainer and two HR professionals focused on culture, engagement, and learning and development.
Build strong partnerships across HR, operations, company leadership, and external stakeholders to align people initiatives with business objectives.
In concert with leadership, establish clear priorities and measurable goals while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.