Production Manager, Assembly - A Shift

Full-time

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Manager? 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!
Responsibilities
Production Manager
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Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin
Summary
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.
Job Summary
The Production Manager leads and oversees multiple production lines within a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity objectives. This role owns end-to-end manufacturing performance for assigned areas, ensuring alignment to production strategy, Lean manufacturing principles, and SQDCP performance metrics. The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to Production Supervisors, drives cross-functional operational execution, and ensures standardized work, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives are effectively implemented. As the operational owner of assigned manufacturing areas, this position is accountable for delivering measurable business results, developing leadership capability, and building a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
Shift: 6:45 AM–7:30 PM Days, A-Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every Other Wednesday)
Essential Duties
Functional Leadership & Operations:
Own manufacturing performance across assigned production lines, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets
Manage departmental operating expenses and support annual budget planning processes
Lead and develop Production Supervisors to ensure effective daily execution of production plans
Ensure capacity planning, labor optimization, and resource allocation align with production demand
Drive adherence to standardized work, operating procedures, and operational controls
Serve as escalation point for line-level operational, quality, and people-related issues
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement
Translate plant-level strategy into actionable production plans and performance expectations
Drive Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned areas
Lead structured problem-solving efforts to eliminate chronic losses and improve operational stability
Monitor and analyze SQDCP metrics, identifying trends and deploying countermeasures
Champion cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing
Develop, coach, and evaluate Production Supervisors and other direct reports
Build leadership capability and succession pipelines within the production organization
Partner with HR on workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead change management initiatives within assigned manufacturing areas
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS to ensure operational alignment
Participate in PFMEA reviews, capacity planning discussions, and new product/process introductions
Ensure effective implementation of control plans and process controls
Provide performance updates and operational insights to senior leadership
Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management
Ensure safe manufacturing operations by enforcing compliance with safety standards and EHS requirements
Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation across production lines
Ensure defects are contained at the source and systemic quality issues are resolved
Oversee root cause investigations and ensure sustainable corrective actions are implemented
Maintain compliance with regulatory, environmental, and operational standards
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership to Production Supervisors and indirectly oversee hourly production personnel across assigned lines
Responsible for performance management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness within assigned areas
Travel Requirement
Minimal travel as required for business needs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education.
Preferred
Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in a related discipline
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or higher)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 production environment
Demonstrated success owning safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance metrics
Strong data-driven decision-making capability and financial acumen
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 6S, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FactoryTalk)
Ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment 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
7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Experience leading large production organizations (100+ employees) in a high-volume, automated environment
Proven track record driving productivity, cost reduction, and operational transformation initiatives
Experience supporting new product introductions or major capacity expansions
Strong change management and organizational leadership capability
Advanced analytical skills and structured root cause problem-solving expertise
Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Walk: 40%
Stand: 40%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For This Position, The Required Frequency Is
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
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. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
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.
Where You'll Be
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
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.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
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.
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