Senior General Manager Operations
About The Position
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Senior General Manager Operations? 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. The Senior General Manager of Operations will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a multi-billion-dollar greenfield lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility with a workforce of 4,000 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving key performance metrics, and leading large-scale production teams to achieve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
- 5+ years at the Director of Operations level within a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing facility.
- 10+ years of leadership experience in large-scale 24/7 manufacturing operations.
- Proven success in launching or scaling greenfield manufacturing operations.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Hoshin Planning.
- Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems for production and supply chain management.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- 10+ years of leadership experience in large-scale 24/7 manufacturing operations within the automotive, lithium-ion batteries, or chemical manufacturing.
- Strategic Thinking & Execution: Demonstrated ability to align operations with business objectives and drive strategic initiatives.
- Leadership & People Development: Previous experience leading large teams and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong expertise in data-driven decision-making and root cause analysis.
- Communication & Collaboration: Work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality across the entire production process.
- Develop and execute strategic production plans aligned with corporate objectives.
- Drive KPIs in safety, quality, output, cost, and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
- Foster a safety-first culture by implementing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and ensuring compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Promote sustainability initiatives and environmental responsibility in alignment with corporate ESG goals.
- Implement and oversee Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Hoshin Kanri methodologies to improve production performance.
- Ensure strict adherence to ISO, IATF, and other industry-specific quality management systems.
- Lead Autonomous & Preventive Maintenance programs, ensuring long-term equipment reliability.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, focusing on succession planning, training, and performance development.
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Lead organizational transformation as the company scales operations, navigating the challenges of a greenfield startup.
Benefits
- Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
- Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
- Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
- Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
- Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
- Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
- Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
- Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
