Process Lead - Level 5 - Electrode Anode Coating, Days A-Shift

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re 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. Job Summary: The Process Lead – Level 5 plays a key role in supporting production leadership across assembly, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations. This role leads by example, providing day-to-day direction, motivation, and mentorship to Skilled Machine Technicians (SMTs) while working under the guidance of a supervisor. The Process Lead helps drive operational efficiency by facilitating hands-on training, promoting team engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, this role is responsible for coordinating production schedules based on material availability, staffing levels, and output targets to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, on-time production.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
4+ years of progressive prior experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and experienced in computer operations, with knowledge of navigating department-specific system programs
Comprehensive understanding of the principles and methodologies associated with the 6S and Lean processes
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

Associate or Bachelor’s degree
8 + years of previous experience in roles such as Shift Lead, Team Lead, or a related position
Possess or ability to learn the necessary skills to effectively use high-quality equipment relevant to the designated area of work
Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES), SCADA, SAP, and data visualization tools
Ability to obtain a certification for operating a forklift, electric pallet jack, and manual pallet jack
Lead Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

Coordinate an assigned team with professionalism, integrity, mindfulness, and composure.
Lead by example and adhere to all company rules, QuickTake Policies, and Critical Safety Rules.
Encourage behaviors that embody the traits of a High-Performance Culture (HPC) and motivate team members to excel.
Flexibility with work shifts and willingness to cross-train across processes within the assigned department.
No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees.
Interact daily with team members to provide process-driven guidance, make decisions, and escalate conflicts as necessary.
Communicate product/project status consistently with co-workers using verbal communication or two-way radio transmission.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with different departments, shifts, and leadership levels as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, engineering, and maintenance—to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
Generate and deliver comprehensive daily end-of-shift reports, operational feedback, and data to SMT team supervisors.
Provide operational feedback and recommend improvement actions to supervisors to minimize deficiencies.
Maintain detailed inspection, quality issue, and deviation records as required.
Report quality issues, concerns, or deviations from standards to Supervisors and Engineers in a timely manner.
Understand, interpret, uphold, and teach Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
Efficiently train SMTs at all levels in role duties, SOPs, processes, and other required material.
Ability to train others at the same or lower level within the functional area.
Perform duties of all SMT levels, including operating machinery to meet production schedules and departmental requirements.
Support SMTs with equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment as needed.
Perform advanced preventive and reactive maintenance as necessary.
Manage and coordinate raw materials for use in production.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, general plant policies, and PECNA procedures.
Ensure area cleanliness and compliance with 6S standards.
Ability to work all scheduled shifts.
Ability to meet the physical demands and PPE requirements of the role.

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

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