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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Production Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic Energy team today!

Responsibilities

**Meet the Recruiter:** Natalie Hemmes

Job Summary:

The Senior Production Manager manages and/or assists with managing various production teams and activities in the Assembly Department; this includes, but it is not limited to production planning, directing and monitoring the production group to meet safety and quality standards, established specifications, schedules and volume/cost/loss targets. The Sr. Manager will be liaising with various support groups such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management (i.e., Planning), Procurement, among others; these joint efforts will be focused on developing production schedules, managing change and allocating labor/capital resources. This individual must be able to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the production operations and ensure all projects are delivered in a safe manner, at the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines.

Essential Duties:

+ Provide effective team leadership during times of change and production ramp up.

+ Responsible for production activities in a manufacturing environment with the goal to develop and implement system-level/strategic solutions to optimize efficiency and resource utilization, increase safety levels, minimize costs and maintain high quality standards

+ Coordinate team activities to optimize cost performance through capital investment programs, optimizing operating working capital usage and minimizing waste through the development of a continuous-improvement culture that includes Lean Six Sigma methodology, GMP, 5S and Kaizen principles

+ Build a strong production management team, providing a balanced focus between strategic, tactical and operational activities through exceptional servant leadership, while providing a clear vision and inspiring staff to achieve excellence

+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

+ Demonstrate the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches

+ Proactively work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, QC, etc. in the incorporating of best practices into the manufacturing environment

+ Must be able to effectively drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across the operation, ensuring all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining time and budget guidelines

+ Communicate to stakeholders the impact of technological changes and potential effects on supply, and provide recommendations and solutions without compromising quality or service

+ Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on manufacturing activities

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

+ To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

_The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

+ Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent required

+ Preferred: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MS)

Essential Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated expertise in servant leadership approach to managing teams

+ Proven, hands-on experience in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology

+ Excellent Communication Skills

+ Managed large teams of over 500+ employees

+ Must have an acute ability to think strategically, while providing guidance to teams operating at more tactical levels

+ Prior experience as a Plant, Operations or Manufacturing Manager

+ 7+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a management level role

+ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience

+ Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Proven experience in a large-scale, high speed/high volume manufacturing environment, automotive preferred

+ Lean Six Sigma Certification a strong plus

+ Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma implementation experience

+ Excellent relationship management and customer service skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines and goals

+ Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure

+ Must possess an appreciation of, and the ability to positively resolve issues arising from working with individuals from different cultures

+ Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

+ Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred

+ Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Required Certification(s):

+ Six Sigma Certification – Green Belt preferred: Black Belt ideal

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

+ Sit: 25%

+ Walk: 25%

+ Stand: 25%

+ Lift: 25%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

+ Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous

+ Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous

+ Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous

+ Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

+ Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

+ Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

+ Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

+ Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

+ Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

+ Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

+ Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

+ Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

+ Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

+ Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

+ Shuttle rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

_Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction._

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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