Production Supervisor

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About the role

The Production Supervisor oversees the daily planning of the manufacturing and/or production activities of a specific area, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging. The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs.

• Sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
• Receives guidance and oversight from a manager.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in the Panasonic production process.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for achieving and monitoring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Financial, Production, Quality, Manpower).
• Creates precise end-of-shift reports, root cause analysis documents, and headcount reports.
• Monitors and ensures all safety guidelines are followed.
• Investigates all safety incidents, finds root causes, and initiates permanent corrective actions.
• Performs 5-WHY, 8-D, fishbone, and 4M analysis.
• Produces a quality product in the Panasonic production process.
• Monitors defect trends and assigns corrective actions to the respective support teams.
• Monitors material loss trends and assigns corrective actions to the respective support teams.
• Monitors expense trends and applies strict control over consumables such as supplies and tools.
• Real-time monitoring and managing of machine downtimes, escalations, and recoveries.
• Directs work with other supervisors to coordinate activities in cross-functional departments.
• Troubleshoots and escalates mechanical failures to appropriate support teams.
• Leads Kaizen events to improve machine/production conditions.
• Participates and supports all Battery Engineering, Production Engineering, and Quality Control projects.
• Reviews PSI/line performance and schedules daily asset care.
• Responsible for revising and/or establishing new work procedures (SOP).
• Manages high-volume shipping and receiving areas.
• Responsible for managing inventory control of all process materials.
• Controls consumption utilizing FIFO methodologies.
• Manages logistics processes such as shipping and receiving storage.
• Understands integrated systems such as SAP, MES, and Oracle.
• Recommends continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost.
• Interprets company policies to workers and ensures that safety and ISM policies are followed.
• Consults with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve employee relations problems for workers he/she supervises.
• Provides regular performance feedback for employees and completes semi-annual reviews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Technical School degree and two to five years of supervisory experience working in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High-volume manufacturing experience strongly desired.
• Electric component, chemical manufacturing, medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing experience a plus.
• Experience with Lean and 5S systems extremely beneficial.
• Must be a good communicator with excellent problem-solving and people skills.
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities (Percentage of time during the normal workday):

• Sit: 20%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 30%
• Lift: 20%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional (1-33%)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: To ensure health and safety in the workplace, wearing PPE 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.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: 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.
• Employee Recognition Program: High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.
• Annual Bonus Program: Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work.

About Us

At Panasonic Energy, 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.

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.