Production Supervisor - Electrode, C Shift
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · De Soto, KS · 1 mo ago
On-siteProductFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for each heading only if there is real content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove YouTube link? It's a link to external site; it's part of responsibilities? It's a link to a video; maybe it's not substantive? Probably remove as it's not needed. Also remove "Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin". Also remove "Overview" maybe not needed as heading? The overview is like a summary; could be placed under About the role? The instruction: use
for each heading only if there is real content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove YouTube link? It's a link to external site; it's part of responsibilities? It's a link to a video; maybe it's not substantive? Probably remove as it's not needed. Also remove "Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin". Also remove "Overview" maybe not needed as heading? The overview is like a summary; could be placed under About the role? The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to map content to those headings. We have Overview (intro) could go under About the role. Responsibilities we have a big list. Requirements: maybe Education, Certifications, Licenses. Qualifications: Essential Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications. Skills: maybe list of skills like problem solving, communication, etc. Benefits: Benefits & Perks. Pay: not mentioned; so we should NOT include Pay section. Schedule: we have shift info: "Shift: 6:30 AM–7:15 PM Days, C-Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday)". That's schedule info, so include Schedule section.
We must not include headings with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract.
From text:
Overview: "Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Supervisor? 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 PECNA team today!"
Also later: "Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation."
Also "Job Summary The Production Supervisor leads safe, efficient shift operations in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment to consistently achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role ensures adherence to standardized work, Lean manufacturing principles, and SQDCP performance metrics while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary escalation point for shift-level operational issues, develops team capability, drives cross-functional problem-solving, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Through strong leadership and data-driven decision-making, this position delivers measurable operational results and builds a high-performing team."
That's also part of About the role.
Responsibilities: list under "Essential Duties" with subheadings: Functional Leadership & Operations, Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement, Team Development & Knowledge Sharing, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement, Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management, Supervisory Responsibilities, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements.
We need to output as - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can flatten each bullet as
- . Might keep subheadings? Probably not needed; just list items.
Requirements: "Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldSix Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification"
We need to separate required vs preferred? Could list as items.
Qualifications: "Essential Qualifications 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment, or 2+ years of experience as a PECNA Process LeadKnowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practicesStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsEffective communicator; works well independently and with cross-functional teamsMust be resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively under pressureProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking EnglishAlignment 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) Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct oversight of hourly staff, in a 24/7, high-volume, lithium-ion, electronics, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environment with demonstrated success improving safety, quality, and productivity metricsFamiliarity with PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysisERP/MES system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FactoryTalk)Strong understanding of SQDCP metrics and operational KPIsBilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)"
We can separate essential and preferred as list items.
Skills: maybe derived from qualifications: problem solving, decision making, communication, resilience, self-motivation, proficiency in MS Office, English language, alignment to core principles, etc. Could list as skills.
Benefits: list from Benefits & Perks.
Schedule: shift info.
Physical Demands maybe not needed as a heading; not in allowed headings. Could be omitted? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. Physical Demands is substantive. However allowed headings list does not include Physical Demands. The instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should only use those headings? It says "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely we should only create those headings; other info should be placed under appropriate existing headings if possible. Physical Demands could go under Requirements or Qualifications? Maybe under Requirements as part of job requirements. Could include under Requirements as a list item.
We also have "Where You'll Be", "Who We Are", "We Take Opportunity Seriously", "Supplemental Information". Those are boilerplate? Might be considered fluff but still substantive. However they may be considered generic company description; maybe we can omit as they are not specific to role? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The "Who We Are" and "We Take Opportunity Seriously" might be considered boilerplate but not exactly legal. Might be okay to keep under About the role? Could incorporate into About the role.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; but we can condense into sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine.
Thus final HTML: About the role
... combined overview and job summary and company mission etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... education, certifications, physical demands etc.
Qualifications
- ... essential qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications
Skills
- ... problem solving, decision making, communication, resilience, self-motivation, MS Office proficiency, English language, alignment to core principles, etc.
Benefits
- ... benefits list
Schedule
Shift: 6:30 AM–7:15 PM Days, C-Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday)
We must not include Pay section.
Now we need to extract exact text for each bullet, preserving details.
Let's list responsibilities bullets from the text:
Functional Leadership & Operations:
- Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets
- Ensure development, maintenance, and strict adherence to Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs)
- Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement:
- Drive Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Drive execution of plant-wide initiatives aligned to SQDCP metrics
- Participate in issue resolution, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement activities
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing:
- Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols
- Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and engagement
- Collaborate with HR and leadership on employee relations and performance issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Participate in and contribute to PFMEA and risk mitigation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Process Engineers
- Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production
Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management:
- Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and practices
- Train employees on safe work methods and proper use of PPE
- Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met at every stage
- Ensure defects are contained at the point of origin and do not progress downstream or reach the customer
- Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supervision to Skilled Machine Technicians, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards
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
That last sentence is generic; maybe we can omit as it's filler. But it's part of responsibilities; but it's basically saying not exhaustive. Could be omitted as it's not substantive detail. Might be okay to drop.
Now Requirements bullets:
Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education.
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
We could separate required vs preferred but just list.
Physical Demands (maybe under Requirements):
- Physical Activities: Sit 10%, Walk 50%, Stand 40% during normal workday.
- Required Lifting and Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous; Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent; Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent; Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional.
We'll include as items.
Qualifications bullets:
Essential Qualifications
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can flatten each bullet as
- . Might keep subheadings? Probably not needed; just list items.
Requirements: "Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldSix Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification"
We need to separate required vs preferred? Could list as items.
Qualifications: "Essential Qualifications 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment, or 2+ years of experience as a PECNA Process LeadKnowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practicesStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsEffective communicator; works well independently and with cross-functional teamsMust be resilient, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively under pressureProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking EnglishAlignment 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) Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct oversight of hourly staff, in a 24/7, high-volume, lithium-ion, electronics, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environment with demonstrated success improving safety, quality, and productivity metricsFamiliarity with PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysisERP/MES system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FactoryTalk)Strong understanding of SQDCP metrics and operational KPIsBilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)"
We can separate essential and preferred as list items.
Skills: maybe derived from qualifications: problem solving, decision making, communication, resilience, self-motivation, proficiency in MS Office, English language, alignment to core principles, etc. Could list as skills.
Benefits: list from Benefits & Perks.
Schedule: shift info.
Physical Demands maybe not needed as a heading; not in allowed headings. Could be omitted? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. Physical Demands is substantive. However allowed headings list does not include Physical Demands. The instruction: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying those are examples but we should only use those headings? It says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." Likely we should only create those headings; other info should be placed under appropriate existing headings if possible. Physical Demands could go under Requirements or Qualifications? Maybe under Requirements as part of job requirements. Could include under Requirements as a list item. We also have "Where You'll Be", "Who We Are", "We Take Opportunity Seriously", "Supplemental Information". Those are boilerplate? Might be considered fluff but still substantive. However they may be considered generic company description; maybe we can omit as they are not specific to role? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The "Who We Are" and "We Take Opportunity Seriously" might be considered boilerplate but not exactly legal. Might be okay to keep under About the role? Could incorporate into About the role. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; but we can condense into sections. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we can combine. Thus final HTML:
About the role
... combined overview and job summary and company mission etc.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty
Requirements
- ... education, certifications, physical demands etc.
Qualifications
- ... essential qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications
Skills
- ... problem solving, decision making, communication, resilience, self-motivation, MS Office proficiency, English language, alignment to core principles, etc.
Benefits
- ... benefits list
Schedule
Shift: 6:30 AM–7:15 PM Days, C-Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday)
We must not include Pay section. Now we need to extract exact text for each bullet, preserving details. Let's list responsibilities bullets from the text: Functional Leadership & Operations: - Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets - Ensure development, maintenance, and strict adherence to Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs) - Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement: - Drive Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste - Drive execution of plant-wide initiatives aligned to SQDCP metrics - Participate in issue resolution, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement activities Team Development & Knowledge Sharing: - Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols - Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and engagement - Collaborate with HR and leadership on employee relations and performance issues Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: - Participate in and contribute to PFMEA and risk mitigation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Process Engineers - Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management: - Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and practices - Train employees on safe work methods and proper use of PPE - Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met at every stage - Ensure defects are contained at the point of origin and do not progress downstream or reach the customer - Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues Supervisory Responsibilities: - Provide direct supervision to Skilled Machine Technicians, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards 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 That last sentence is generic; maybe we can omit as it's filler. But it's part of responsibilities; but it's basically saying not exhaustive. Could be omitted as it's not substantive detail. Might be okay to drop. Now Requirements bullets: Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: - Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education. - Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field - Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) - OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification We could separate required vs preferred but just list. Physical Demands (maybe under Requirements): - Physical Activities: Sit 10%, Walk 50%, Stand 40% during normal workday. - Required Lifting and Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous; Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent; Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent; Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional. We'll include as items. Qualifications bullets: Essential Qualifications