Production ManagerThe Production Manager (PM) is a key player in ramping up and in sustaining our manufacturing activities. The Manager is the owner of the management of assigned production line(s), contributing leadership support to all facets of production and ensuring production goals are continually met. The Manager will use various processes and methods to transform raw materials, components, and parts into finished Lithium Ion batteries.
Additionally, the Manager will own responsibility for implementing production manufacturing strategy and strategic operational goals, thereby exceeding customer expectations for product quality, cost, and delivery. Furthermore, the Manager will efficiently maximize and optimize production levels while driving operational excellence. The Manager works closely with internal and external key stakeholders and strives for best-in-class products and business practices.
The Manager will drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across assigned Manufacturing Operations and ensure all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines. Inspires, motivates, and mentors staff to achieve excellence, and have the drive and passion to grow self and others. Always strive to be the best version of oneself and understand the influences team members.
The Manager should align to and incorporate their leadership style to Panasonic's Seven Core Principles, contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.Essential Duties:Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellenceManage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI'sEmpower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growthManage continuous improvement in production efficiency, implementing Lean principlesCoordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill customer and company goalsAttend Management meetings and provide detailed input on status of production goalsOther duties as assignedQualifications Requirements:Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or BusinessPreferred: Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science (MS)Essential Qualifications:Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical informationExcellent understanding of manufacturing operationsAble to influence change without direct authorityMust have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a high speed/high volume manufacturing, understanding of machine controls and instrumentation, Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement experience, ERP transactional experience, 5S experienceStrives for an accident-free workplace; keeps safety at the "heart" of everything; treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of othersProven ability of being a strong leader of a production teamAbility to help the team 'connect the dots' on the business expectations, KPIs and the importance of their daily roleAble to drive Change ManagementStrong communicator, self-directed, motivated and goal orientedStrong examples of exercising recognition and rewarding team members for behaviors that represent the company's core values (Panasonic's 7 Core Principles)Strong problem solver (including root cause analysis); commitment to continuous improvement philosophyContributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement; demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members, does his/her part toward group efforts; works cooperatively with othersWilling and able to work any shift assignment in a 24X7 operationAble to pivot in a fast-paced environmentAdapts approach as the requirements of the situation changeChanges or easily accepts change in organization or job requirementsAdvanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)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 Demands:Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 40% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 10%Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: 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 Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not RequiredBenefits & Perks - What's In It For You:Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus 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 contributions 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.Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.