Facilities Maintenance and Operations Manager

Responsibilities

Manage functional Facilities Maintenance & Operations teams to meet Facilities KPI’s.
Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
Manage ongoing improvements in facilities efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation.
Coordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill Customer and Company goals.
Drive strategy and direction for site Facilities Maintenance and Operations consistent with organizational guidelines and vision.
Support the creating and delivery of operational objectives, facilities services, programs, and contracts in the portfolio.
Provide strategic direction to others who oversee Facilities Maintenance and operations.
Accountable for annual budget development and operations analysis for Facilities Maintenance and Operations.
Assures capital projects, operations projects and reconfigurations are managed with outstanding customer service.
Further develops standards and procedures as business and customer needs evolve.
Partner with procurement on opportunities to RFP and/or negotiated service contracts.
Drive and support special projects and strategic initiatives for the portfolio.
Work with corporate legal counsel to manage contracts and day to day operations.
Establishes trust and maintains open, positive relationships with team and customers.
Conducts regular, formal site condition inspections and develops solutions for systemic needs.
Collaborate with PECNA leadership to ensure consistency, lessons learned, and best practices across the Gigafactory.

Qualifications

• Manage functional Facilities Maintenance & Operations teams to meet Facilities KPI’s.
  Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
  Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
  Manage ongoing improvements in facilities efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation.
  Coordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill Customer and Company goals.
  Drive strategy and direction for site Facilities Maintenance and Operations consistent with organizational guidelines and vision.
  Support the creating and delivery of operational objectives, facilities services, programs, and contracts in the portfolio.
  Provide strategic direction to others who oversee Facilities Maintenance and operations.
  Accountable for annual budget development and operations analysis for Facilities Maintenance and Operations.
  Assures capital projects, operations projects and reconfigurations are managed with outstanding customer service.
  Further develops standards and procedures as business and customer needs evolve.
  Partner with procurement on opportunities to RFP and/or negotiated service contracts.
  Drive and support special projects and strategic initiatives for the portfolio.
  Work with corporate legal counsel to manage contracts and day to day operations.
  Establishes trust and maintains open, positive relationships with team and customers.
  Conducts regular, formal site condition inspections and develops solutions for systemic needs.
  Collaborate with PECNA leadership to ensure consistency, lessons learned, and best practices across the Gigafactory.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.

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.

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.