Assistant Production Manager; Assembly, Day Shift

Overview

Do you have a strong background as an Assistant Production Manager? Then we're looking for you!

Days (C or A Shift)

Assembly

The Manager is responsible for the operation of assigned production line(s), providing leadership support across all facets of production and ensuring continuous achievement of production goals. The Manager will use various processes to transform raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium‑Ion batteries and will implement production manufacturing strategy and operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery.

• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI’s.
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
• Ensure company resources are utilized for 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 status of production goals.

• Wear PPE such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

• 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 the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management, 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 (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).

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

• 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, HSA, FSA).
• Voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, pet insurance).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid time‑off benefits (vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, parental & caregiver leave).
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement after six months of service).
• Health management and well‑being programs (LSA, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support).
• Employee recognition program (High5 platform, quarterly and annual awards).
• Annual bonus program (performance‑based).
• On‑site food options (cafes, snack & beverage kitchens, vendor visits).
• Free shuttle service.

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.