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Production Supervisor, Assembly - B Shift

Job in De Soto, Johnson County, Kansas, 66018, USA
Listing for: Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Supervisor? Then we're looking for you! 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!

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor leads safe, efficient shift operations in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment to consistently achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role ensures adherence to standardized work, Lean manufacturing principles, and SQDCP performance metrics while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary escalation point for shift-level operational issues, develops team capability, drives cross-functional problem-solving, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Through strong leadership and data-driven decision-making, this position delivers measurable operational results and builds a high-performing team.

Shift: 6:45 PM–7:30 AM Nights, B-Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every Other Wednesday)

Functional Leadership & Operations
  • Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets
  • Ensure development, maintenance, and strict adherence to Standardized Work Instructions(SWIs)
  • Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • Drive execution of plant-wide initiatives aligned to SQDCP metrics
  • Participate in issue resolution, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement activities
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing
  • Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols
  • Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and engagement
  • Collaborate with HR and leadership on employee relations and performance issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Participate in and contribute to PFMEA and risk mitigation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Process Engineers
  • Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production
Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management
  • Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and practices
  • Train employees on safe work methods and proper use of PPE
  • Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met at every stage
  • Ensure defects are contained at the point of origin and do not progress downstream or reach the customer
  • Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide direct supervision to Skilled Machine Technicians, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards
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 may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
  • Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
Essential Qualifications
  • 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment, or 2+ years of experience as a PECNA Process Lead
  • Knowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Effective communicator; works well independently and with cross-functional teams
  • Must be resilient, self-motivated, and able to…
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