General Manager of Operations

General Manager of Operations

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America, Kansas.

The General Manager of Operations directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

• Lead operations to meet manufacturing KPI’s
• Promote and implement safety principles, environmental responsibility, and overall employee health and wellness
• Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve target quality
• Develop, lead, and role model organization standards
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth
• Drive continuous improvement principles to improve results
• Lead ongoing improvements in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrate proficiency in implementation
• Develop Autonomous & Preventive Maintenance capability in organization including 6S
• Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives
• Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being
• Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization

• 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. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of Leadership experience in a high speed/high volume manufacturing (leading teams of 1800+)
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager/Operations Manager for a 24/7 operation in a large organization
• Previous experience in a high-performance culture working in a team environment with cross-functional groups
• Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous process improvement experience, experience with the HOSHIN scorecard process an added advantage.
• Must have a solid track record of Safety improvements through Behavior Based Safety, Hazard identification and Risk Assessments
• Experience improving operational results
• SAP
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills

• Knowledge of electrochemistry fundamentals;
  Experience in materials or process development for lithium-ion batteries strongly preferred
• Electroplating, Electrowinning or Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of industrial battery charging systems an added advantage
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical

Activities:

Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Occasional

• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.