Assistant Production Manager (Electrode, Day Shift)

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Nice To Haves

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)

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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!