Assistant Production Manager (Assembly, Night Shift)

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Assistant Production Manager? Then we’re looking for you! 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. Responsibilities Shift: Nights (D or B Shift) Department: Assembly Job Summary: The Manager is the owner of the management of assigned production line(s), adding leadership support to all facets of production and ensuring production goals are continually met. The Manager will use various processes and methods to transform raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium‑Ion batteries. Additionally, the Manager will own responsibility for implementing production manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals, thereby exceeding customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery. Essential Duties: Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI’s. Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth. Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence. Manage ongoing improvements in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation. Coordinate and interact with internal cross‑functional teams to fulfill customer and company goals. Attend Management meetings and provide detailed input on status of production goals. 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. Qualifications Education: Basic/Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent manufacturing management experience. Essential Qualifications: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a high speed/high volume manufacturing setting Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement experience. ERP transactional experience. 5S experience. Excellent Communication Skills. Preferred Qualifications: Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development. Excellent relationship management skills. Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Analytical and problem‑solving abilities. 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 core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude). Physical Demands Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 40% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1‑33%), Frequent (34‑66%), Continuous (67‑100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required Benefits & Perks 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. Free Shuttle – Rides to and from work. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr