Facilities Operations Manager - Nights

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Summary:

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 Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing facility operations across critical utilities and infrastructure systems, including SCADA-driven Facilities Management Systems (FMS), HVAC, electrical distribution, water and wastewater treatment, and chemical systems. This role oversees a large, multi-shift facilities organization through direct leadership of Facilities Supervisors and indirect leadership of hourly facilities personnel. The Manager ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations in direct support of manufacturing and site objectives while driving continuous improvement, workforce development, and strategic alignment with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, OHS, and Project teams.

Essential Duties:
Functional Leadership & Operations:
* Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of facilities utilities and infrastructure across assigned areas and shifts
* Ensure stable, reliable operation of SCADA-controlled Facilities Management Systems (FMS) supporting manufacturing and site operations
* Set operational expectations and standards for HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater, and chemical system performance
* Guide Facilities Supervisors in daily execution, staffing, escalation management, and response to abnormal conditions
* Ensure effective shift coverage and operational readiness for a 24/7, high-reliability manufacturing environment Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement:
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance, system reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness
* Establish and sustain standard work, preventive maintenance strategies, and operational best practices across facilities teams
* Utilize operational data, KPIs, and trend analysis to proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
* Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in alignment with business objectives
* Support long-term facilities and utilities strategies in coordination with site and corporate leadership Team Development & Knowledge Sharing:
* Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing facilities organization, including Supervisors, Leads, and hourly team members
* Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development for Facilities Supervisors
* Partner with HR to support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development initiatives
* Promote cross-training, technical capability building, and knowledge sharing across shifts and disciplines
* Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, and operational excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
* Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, Project Controls, EHS, and Operations to align facilities support with business needs
* Provide operational input for utility design, project development, startups, expansions, and commissioning activities
* Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to support inventory strategies, material availability, and service performance
* Communicate facility performance, risks, and priorities effectively to site leadership and internal stakeholders
* Represent Facilities Operations in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning forums Quality, Safety, Compliance, &

Risk Management:

* Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and financial regulations, permits, and internal standards
* Establish expectations and accountability for safe work practices, including LOTO, confined space, energized work, chemical handling, and PPE
* Partner with EHS to drive safety initiatives, audits, training, and…