Production Manager

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Manager? 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!

Meet the recruiter:
Anh Martin

Summary:

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state‑of‑the‑art Li‑ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green‑field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor‑made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full‑time, on‑site team members at our new, state‑of‑the‑art factory located in the thriving city of De Soto, Kansas.

Job Summary:

The Production Manager (PM) is a key player in ramping up and in sustaining our manufacturing activities. The Manager is the owner of the management of assigned production line(s), contributing leadership support to all facets of production and ensuring production goals are continually met. The Manager will use various processes and methods to transform raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium Ion batteries.

Additionally, the Manager will own responsibility for implementing production manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals, thereby exceeding customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery. Furthermore, the Manager will efficiently maximize and optimize production levels while driving operational excellence. The Manager works closely with internal and external key stakeholders and strives for best‑in‑class products and business practices. The Manager will drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) across assigned Manufacturing Operations and ensure all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines.

Inspires, motivates, and mentors staff to achieve excellence, and have the drive and passion to grow self and others. Always strive to be the best version of oneself and understand the influences team members. The Manager should align to and incorporate their leadership style to Panasonic’s Seven Core Principles, contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence
• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI’s
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth
• Manage continuous improvement in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles
• Coordinate and interact with internal cross‑functional teams to fulfill customer and company goals
• Attend Management meetings and provide detailed input on status of production goals
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications:
Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent experience
• Preferred:
  Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MS)

Essential

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Production Manager for a 24/7, high volume automation manufacturing environment
• Ability to work any…