Assistant Production Manager; Night Shift

Overview

Assistent Production Manager – responsible for owning the management of assigned production line(s) and ensuring production goals are continually met.

• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI’s.
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
• Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
• Manage ongoing improvements in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrate proficiency in implementation.
• 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.

• Wearing PPE is required and may include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with respirator.

Physical

Activities:

(Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to)

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

Required Lifting and Carrying:

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.):
  Not required

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent manufacturing management experience.

Essential

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a high‑speed/high‑volume manufacturing setting.
• Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement experience.
• ERP transactional experience.
• 5S experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship‑management skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Results oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
• Resilient, self‑motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles.

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time‑Off: Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance: Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Well‑being Programs: Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life‑stage and fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition: High5 recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual awards.
• Annual Bonus: Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site Food Options: On‑site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics 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.