Production Supervisor - Nights

Hussmann International, Inc•De Soto, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Supervisor? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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! 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. As a Production Supervisor, you will lead safe and efficient shift operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will ensure adherence to standardized work practices, support employee training and development, and uphold safety and quality standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve production issues to meet plant goals. This role is critical to achieving operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development (SQDCP).

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of supervisory experience in high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment or 2+ years of experience as a PECNA process lead
Strong team leadership in high-volume environments
Knowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communicator; works well independently and with cross-functional teams
Must be resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Experience in lithium-ion, electronics, chemical, or regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis
ERP/MES system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FactoryTalk)
Strong understanding of SQDCP metrics and operational KPIs
Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)
Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification

Responsibilities

Lead daily shift operations to meet production targets and delivery timelines
Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs)
Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members
Drive Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Support plant-wide initiatives focused on SQDCP metrics
Participate in issue resolution, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement activities
Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols
Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and engagement
Collaborate with HR and leadership on employee relations and performance issues
Participate in and support PFMEA and risk mitigation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Process Engineers
Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production
Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and practices
Train employees on safe work methods and proper use of PPE
Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met at every stage
Prevent defects from progressing past team workstations or leaving the facility
Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues

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
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

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