Assistant Production Manager; Electrode, Night Shift

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Assistant Production Manager? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with a world‑class team that shares the same vision.

Assistant Production Manager

Meet the Recruiter:
Princess Damato

Shift: Nights - B Shift

Department:
Electrode

The Manager owns the management of assigned production line(s), adding leadership support to all facets of production and ensuring production goals are continually met. The Manager transforms raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium‑Ion batteries and implements production manufacturing strategy and operational goals, exceeding customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery.

• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPIs.
• 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.
• Coordinate and interact with internal cross‑functional teams to fulfill customer and company goals.
• Attend management meetings and provide detailed input on the status of production goals.

• Full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with respirator may be required.

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

• 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.

• Proven leadership skills with ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Results oriented with 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.

Physical activities (percentage of time during the normal workday):

• 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

• 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.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting.
• Paid time‑off benefits – 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 wellbeing programs – lifestyle spending account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee recognition program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual recognition.
• Annual bonus program – opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site food options – several on‑site cafés, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free shuttle – rides to and from work.

We foster an ideal working environment that goes beyond conventional expectations, ensuring a productive, positive, and fulfilling workplace.

Panasonic Energy is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy, producing safe, high‑quality lithium‑ion batteries. We are the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory, expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, offering career growth in many areas.

We are committed to inclusion and belonging, welcoming diverse talent as an equal‑opportunity employer.

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 respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.