Production Supervisor, Night (D Shift, Assembly)

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily planning and execution of manufacturing or production activities in a designated area, including assembly, machinery, processing, and/or packaging. The role ensures effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products at minimum cost. The supervisor sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing, and demand; sets team priorities; and coordinates work with other supervisors. The position receives guidance and oversight from a manager. The supervisor directly oversees employees in Panasonic’s production process and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Duties span safety, quality, output, staffing, employee development and relations, inventory, logistics, equipment uptime, and continuous improvement. The role supports projects across Battery Engineering, Production Engineering, and Quality Control, and may require wearing personal protective equipment such as a Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask, a bump cap, or a hazmat suit with respirator. This is an onsite role with Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. Panasonic Energy produces lithium-ion batteries and describes its work as contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
High-volume manufacturing experience is strongly desired.
Good communication, problem-solving, and people skills.
Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and ability to use a computer for online learning, forms, policies, and benefits enrollment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Ability to meet the stated physical activity requirements: sitting 20% of the workday, walking 30%, standing 30%, and lifting 20%.
Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 10, 20, and 35 pounds, and to team-lift loads over 35 pounds occasionally.
Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment as applicable.
Completion of required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Technical school degree.
Two to five years of supervisory experience in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in electric component, chemical, medical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Experience with Lean and 5S systems.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise employees in the Panasonic production process and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Achieve and monitor Safety, Financial, Production, Quality, and Manpower key performance indicators.
Prepare end-of-shift reports, root cause analysis documents, and headcount reports.
Monitor compliance with safety guidelines; investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and initiate permanent corrective actions.
Perform 5-WHY, 8-D, fishbone, and 4M analyses.
Produce quality products, monitor defect trends, and assign corrective actions to support teams.
Monitor material-loss trends and assign corrective actions to support teams.
Monitor expense trends and control consumption of supplies, tools, and other consumables.
Monitor and manage machine downtime, escalations, and recoveries in real time; troubleshoot and escalate mechanical failures to support teams.
Coordinate activities with other supervisors and cross-functional departments.
Lead Kaizen events to improve machine and production conditions.
Participate in and support Battery Engineering, Production Engineering, and Quality Control projects.
Review PSI and line performance and schedule daily asset care.
Revise or establish standard operating procedures.
Manage high-volume shipping and receiving areas, inventory control for process materials, FIFO consumption, and logistics processes including shipping, receiving, and storage.
Use integrated systems such as SAP, MES, and Oracle.
Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost.
Interpret company policies for workers and ensure safety and ISM policies are followed.
Consult with the Manager and/or Human Resources about employee relations issues for supervised workers.
Provide regular performance feedback and complete semi-annual reviews.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources.
Employee recognition and awards program, including quarterly and annual recognition.
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
Free shuttle rides to and from work.