Assistant Production Manager, Electrode - Nights

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join the PECNA team today! 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent manufacturing management experience.
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.
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 (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 10%
Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Responsibilities

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.