• Overview
• Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Supervisor? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
• Responsibilities
• Maintenance Supervisor
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• Meet the

Recruiter:

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrmark/)

• Mark Carr

• Shift:

• Days

• Job Summary:

• The Maintenance Supervisor's main responsibility is to manage a team of maintenance employees with different disciplines.

Coordinates schedules and workflow for the team who repairs and conducts preventative maintenance activities throughout the facility. Supervises day-to-day work of maintenance employees while providing direction, develop work assignments, assesses performance to meet program initiatives such as Quality, Schedule, and Cost. Additionally, the Supervisor proactively drives continuous improvement and development of technical competencies, talent, and performance. The individual provides a safe work environment and takes timely corrective action to correct unsafe conditions.

• Essential Duties:

• + Lead, supervise, and direct maintenance members to ensure starts and transfers are consistently achieved + Hire, train, develop, engage as well as motivate and drive accountability of all team members while driving continuous improvement (mistake proofing, lean manufacturing strategies, FTQ), positive and safe working environment, and operational excellence (quality, cost and delivery) + Ensure production employees are adequately trained and certified to perform assigned tasks + Ensures direct reports understand the team's goals and that all goals and performance are aligned to support the team's deliverables + Maintain a high degree of manufacturing floor presence to facilitate good understanding of both manufacturing and staffing issues and process bottlenecks + Actively supervise multiple shifts and/or areas of manufacturing, promoting a positive environment that ensures teamwork and accountability within the manufacturing area + Perform annual performance reviews, pay adjustments and Career Development Plans for direct reports + Manage overtime scheduling and overtime reduction plans + Lead regular informational and improvement team meetings + Monitor compliance to safety rules, including ergonomics and compliance to 6S, Visual Management and other manufacturing standards and regulations + Develop, implement, and maintain effective communication channels for production measurements and general business communication + Demonstrates and model team-oriented behavior + Enhance and influence support of Diversity and Inclusion.

+ Empower team members by recognizing and reward members in accordance with Panasonic's Bravo guidelines + Ensures Medtronic policies, practices, and standards and programs are consistently followed + Provide clear communication of all manufacturing issues and provide help where needed to management and support functions + Manage and deliver expectations of daily tier meetings + Coordinate and manage material flow and accuracy, quality, and maintenance support requirements + Improve schedule linearity, reduce cycle times and inventory, reduce costs, and improve employee engagement + Monitor Value Stream (VS) productivity and ensure that staffing is balanced to support manufacturing plans + Collaborate and partner with other shift supervisors to ensure consistency of manufacturing practices across shifts and value streams + Actively participate in, and lead projects that drives FTQ and operational excellence improvements including Lean Six Sigma + Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Requirements:

• + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

_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._

• Qualifications
• Requirements
• Required and/or Preferred

• Education:

• +

Basic/Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

• Essential Qualifications:

• + Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience and direct people management experience in a high pace/high volume manufacturing environment + Experience performing preventative maintenance + Experience reading blueprints + Experience with CAD + Experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.

) + Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement mindset + Self-starter, with general instructions + Work effectively and efficiently in a cross-discipline environment as well as independently + Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced and changing environment + Results oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals + Superior communication and interpersonal skills + Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and 6S principles + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English + Skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + Experience with Inventory Management Systems, and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in support of the manufacturing environment + Demonstrated ability to lead organizational changes + Experience in a regulated environment (e.

g. FDA or medical device) + Lean Six Sigma and Just-In-Time manufacturing experience + ISO 9000 experience + Assembly automation experience + Understands Statistical Process Control + Demonstrated ability to transform a workflow to a fully mature, efficient, and lean operation

• Physical Demands:

•

Physical Activities:

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

Sit:

20% +

Walk:

30% +

Stand:

30% +

Lift:

20%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

(Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) + Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous + Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous + Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

• Benefits & Perks

• What's In It For You:

• Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: +
• 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. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service. +
• Employee Recognition Program
• High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition +
• Annual Bonus Program
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus. +
• On-site Food Options
• : Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events +
• Free Shuttle
• : Rides to and from work!

• Where You'll Be:

• For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional.

We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

• Who We Are:

• Meet Panasonic Energy!

At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

• We Take Opportunity Seriously:

• At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

• Supplemental Information:

• 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._ Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. \#LI-DL1 R-106041