Administrative Coordinator - Nights

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas. The Administrative Coordinator will lead in the areas of production reporting, document control, time clock administration, headcount reporting, SAP status management, and visual aids throughout the process. It requires an individual with good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and multitask in a high-volume production environment. Will assist in the coordination of schedules and priorities for the leadership team of the department.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
Internal: Minimum of 1 year of relevant administrative experience
External: Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience
Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas Japan.
Flexibility to solve issues without fixed thinking.
Self-Driven and able to overcome obstacles with little supervision.
Able to handle very confidential information.
Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.
Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to put together proposals, project planning and status updates and executive presentations.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
Basic understanding of manufacturing operations.
Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies.
Experience leading projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of administrative experience
Prior manufacturing and/or SAP experience is desirable.
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)

Responsibilities

Set goals for the team and individuals to achieve daily production targets.
Assign, modify, and delegate daily/weekly workloads.
Relay concerns from clerks to production teams and develop corrective actions following the CIG model.
Assist with daily department scheduling and communication needs.
Oversee department roster and maintain accuracy.
Oversee the new employee orientation process.
Help prepare weekly reports and business updates for the production management team.
Schedule meetings on behalf of production management and prepare meeting agendas.
Follow up on department-level projects such as training requests, work orders, and MMS tickets.
Collect and prepare presentations and department data daily.
Collaborate with production support teams to create Requests for Approval (RFA).
Coordinate and schedule meetings for the GM, SPM, and APMs.
Work with cross-functional teams as necessary to achieve daily targets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Provide training to others at the same or lower level within the functional area.
Ensure proper implementation of processes and procedures to meet industry, regulatory, and customer standards.
Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area.
Must be able to work all scheduled shift hours.

Benefits

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!