Assistant Production Manager (Day Shift)

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for the management of assigned production line(s), providing leadership support to all facets of production and ensuring production goals are continually met. This role involves using various processes and methods to transform raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium-Ion batteries. The Manager will also be responsible for implementing production manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed 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.

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.