Production Supervisor, Inspection Unit - Nights

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises employees in the Panasonic production process
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Interviews, hires, trains, and appraises employees
• Plans, assigns, and directs work; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• 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, 4M analysis
• Makes precise end of shift reports, root cause analysis documents, and headcount reports
• Monitors and manages machine downtimes, escalations, and recoveries
• Coordinates activities in cross-functional departments
• Trains and leads Kaizen events to improve machine/production conditions
• Supports various engineering and quality control projects
• Reviews PSI/line performance and schedules daily asset care
• Revises and establishes new work procedures (SOP)
• Manages high volume shipping and receiving areas
• Controls consumption using FIFO methodologies
• Manages logistics processes such as shipping and receiving storage
• Understands integrated systems like SAP, MES, Oracle
• Recommends continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost
• Interprets company policies to workers and ensures safety and ISM policies are followed
• Consults with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve employee relations problems

Qualifications

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 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
• Candidates must be a good communicator and have 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

Benefits & Perks

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• 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.