Technical Writing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.
• Coach and review the work of professionals within the team.
• Maintain controlled documents in accordance with organizational policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Build productive internal/external working relationships and solve problems of moderate scope.
• Manage technical writer members under effective quality, cost, and delivery aspects.
• Coordinate with HR group and other disciplines to develop and control skill versatility matrix with grading scales.
• Develop and drive metrics to meet production needs.
• Develop and foster employee skills and teamwork.
• Create process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions.
• Translate verbal information into clearly written procedures.
• Create technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Have strong computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
• Coordinate with disciplines to establish the workflow of document management.
• Understand and draw conceptual design of the actual document control system.

Requirements

• Basic/Required: BA/BS degree in technical writing, engineering, draft, or related field.
• Preferred: None.
• Essential Qualifications:
• 10 years pertinent experience.
• 5 years supervisory experience directly in technical writing.
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Strong computer skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Qualifications

• Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic/Required: BA/BS degree in technical writing, engineering, draft, or related field.
• Preferred: None.
• Essential Qualifications:
• 10 years pertinent experience.
• 5 years supervisory experience directly in technical writing.
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Strong computer skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

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.
• 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.

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.
• We produce safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, playing a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
• We were founded in 2017 and are now the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, providing opportunities for career growth.
• We are committed to pushing the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
• We value your contributions and strive to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

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.