General Manager of Maintenance

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 General Manager of Maintenance? 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
General Manager of Maintenance
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Meet the Recruiter: Denise Goetz
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 General Manager of Maintenance drives the long-range strategic planning process for manufacturing operations by leading maintenance functions across the production facility. This role establishes operational goals, advances maintenance technologies, and resolves complex manufacturing challenges in partnership with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other functional leaders. The General Manager develops operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
Essential Duties
Functional Leadership & Operations:
Lead maintenance operations to achieve manufacturing KPIs and operational objectives
Direct maintenance activities for a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, uptime, and operational effectiveness
Develop and maintain maintenance strategies, plans, budgets, policies, and procedures that support business objectives
Build and maintain Autonomous Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance capabilities throughout the organization, including 6S initiatives
Establish and role model organizational standards that promote operational excellence and accountability
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, productivity, and business results
Lead improvements in production efficiency through the implementation of Lean principles and best practices
Lead change management initiatives that align with business objectives and plant priorities
Evaluate and improve maintenance technologies, systems, and processes to optimize performance and reliability
Support strategic planning efforts by identifying opportunities for operational improvements and long-term capability development
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing
Empower, develop, recognize, and reward individuals and teams to achieve performance and growth objectives
Manage employee performance through goal setting, performance management, competency development, engagement, recognition, and well-being initiatives
Ensure employees receive the training, coaching, and developmental experiences necessary to improve performance and advance organizational capabilities
Build and develop a high-performing maintenance leadership team through servant leadership, clear vision, and strategic development of talent
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate proactively with Production, Engineering, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Control (QC), and other functional teams to incorporate best practices into manufacturing and maintenance operations
Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering leaders to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives
Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration across cross-functional groups to support plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate operational priorities, technical information, and business objectives effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management
Promote and implement safety principles, environmental responsibility, and employee health and wellness initiatives
Maintain compliance with all quality systems and standards to achieve quality objectives
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements within the production facility
Drive safety improvements through behavior-based safety practices, hazard identification, risk assessments, and employee engagement
Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain safe and reliable operations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly and indirectly manage Maintenance leaders and technicians, establish operational expectations, drive accountability, develop organizational capabilities, and foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Travel Requirement
Occasional travel may be required to support business needs, training, benchmarking activities, or corporate initiatives
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 the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or a related field
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent certifications
Essential Qualifications
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance, engineering, manufacturing operations, or reliability functions within a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience leading maintenance functions within a large-scale 24/7 manufacturing operation
Experience working in a high-performance culture within cross-functional team environments
Experience with Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and Lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated success driving safety improvements through behavior-based safety programs, hazard identification, and risk assessment processes
Experience working within a world-class maintenance and reliability organization utilizing preventive and predictive maintenance best practices
Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain and present technical information effectively
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
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
Prior experience in a Director or senior management role leading maintenance teams in large-scale manufacturing environments
Experience leading maintenance and reliability programs in highly automated manufacturing environments utilizing robotics, automated material handling systems, PLC-controlled equipment, process automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Background in battery manufacturing, chemical processing, automotive, or energy-related industries
Experience leading electromechanical and instrumentation technicians
Knowledge of industrial battery charging systems
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 30%
Walk: 30%
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.: Continuous
Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
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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