Dock Supervisor

Dock Supervisor at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview

Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Dock Supervisor? Then we’re looking for you! Join our team to put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with a world‑class team.

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter:
Eric Laffey

Job Summary

Join us at 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.

Essential Duties

• Oversee daily dock operations including receipt, inspection, storage, staging, movement, and shipment of materials, products, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions, material movements, and system integrity through effective controls, reconciliation practices, and standard work.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and dock capacity to support production schedules and outbound commitments.

Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to dock operations, inventory accuracy, and material flow.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost drivers; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and mistake‑proofing techniques to drive continuous improvement.

Team Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Hire, train, coach, and supervise dock staff to ensure operational readiness and skill development.
• Set clear expectations, promote accountability, and foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members are trained on procedures, systems, and safety requirements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate closely with Production, Inventory Control, Quality, Supply Chain, and Transportation teams to align material flow.
• Support special projects and initiatives impacting dock operations and material movement.
• Communicate operational status, risks, and constraints to internal stakeholders.

Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements within dock operations.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control, material handling, and shipping/receiving standards.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks related to safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and delivery performance, including participation in corrective action activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to Dock Operators, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards.

Travel Requirement

• Occasional local travel between company facilities, as required to support operational needs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• Wearing PPE is required, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

Qualifications

Preferred and/or Required

Required

• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP) – IWLA.
• Certified Forklift Operator Trainer – OSHA/NSC.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry.

Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse operations within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to learn and implement Lean Management principles and concepts.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to lead, motivate, and influence employees.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s…