Facilities Operations Manager - Nights

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
5+ years of progressive facilities or utilities leadership experience
Proven experience overseeing critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater, and SCADA-driven systems
Strong working knowledge of regulated-environment safety programs, including LOTO, confined space entry, energized work, and chemical handling
Experience utilizing CMMS or digital maintenance management systems for asset management, preventive maintenance, and workforce planning
Demonstrated ability to lead operations in a 24/7, high-reliability manufacturing environment
Ability to manage complex priorities, make sound decisions under pressure, and lead through emergency or abnormal situations
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, including KPI development and dashboard utilization
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)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in a related discipline
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
NFPA 70E or NFPA 70B certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Trainer
HAZWOPER 8- or 40-hour certification
EPA Universal Certification (or equivalent refrigerant handling certification)
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
7+ years of progressive facilities leadership experience in a large-scale, regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics (SQDCP)
Advanced understanding of operational KPIs, utilities performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting utility startups, major expansions, commissioning activities, or complex system upgrades
Familiarity with environmental permitting and compliance reporting (air, water, wastewater), as applicable
Strong executive-level communication skills with employees, contractors, vendors, and senior leadership
Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of facilities utilities and infrastructure across assigned areas and shifts.
Ensure stable, reliable operation of SCADA-controlled Facilities Management Systems (FMS) supporting manufacturing and site operations.
Set operational expectations and standards for HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater, and chemical system performance.
Guide Facilities Supervisors in daily execution, staffing, escalation management, and response to abnormal conditions.
Ensure effective shift coverage and operational readiness for a 24/7, high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance, system reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Establish and sustain standard work, preventive maintenance strategies, and operational best practices across facilities teams.
Utilize operational data, KPIs, and trend analysis to proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in alignment with business objectives.
Support long-term facilities and utilities strategies in coordination with site and corporate leadership.
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing facilities organization, including Supervisors, Leads, and hourly team members.
Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development for Facilities Supervisors.
Partner with HR to support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development initiatives.
Promote cross-training, technical capability building, and knowledge sharing across shifts and disciplines.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, Project Controls, EHS, and Operations to align facilities support with business needs.
Provide operational input for utility design, project development, startups, expansions, and commissioning activities.
Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to support inventory strategies, material availability, and service performance.
Communicate facility performance, risks, and priorities effectively to site leadership and internal stakeholders.
Represent Facilities Operations in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning forums.
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and financial regulations, permits, and internal standards.
Establish expectations and accountability for safe work practices, including LOTO, confined space, energized work, chemical handling, and PPE.
Partner with EHS to drive safety initiatives, audits, training, and corrective action closure.
Provide leadership during facility emergencies, major outages, and incident response events.
Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and traceability for operational events, audits, and performance metrics.
Provide direct leadership to Facilities Supervisors and indirect oversight of hourly Facilities personnel across assigned areas.
Responsible for performance management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness within Facilities Operations.

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