Quality Supervisor (Nights D Shift) - PENA Panasonic Energy of North America

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Shift:

D Shift

Department:

Quality Assurance

Job Summary:

The Quality Supervisor oversee and supervises the quality operations, including but not limited to quality control plan inspections: daily quality check operations, supporting of special projects, communicating with production, and coordinating inspectors’ and technicians’ activities. Furthermore, the Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work of others under the supervision of a manager. Additionally, the Supervisor is in charge of scheduling staff based on materials supply inventory, staffing resources, and volumes required to meet demand and to ensure maximum quantity and quality.

Essential Duties:

• Manage overall quality control plan inspections – compliance to tasks, actions around issues determined from inspections, and employees’ activities, lunch/break schedules
• Maintain quality control process, support activities around ISO quality management, and be the quality representative on the process floor
• Conduct failure analysis and execute corrective action plans designated to be related to process quality
• Supervise a quality team consisting of technicians and inspectors.
  • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these members.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems following the company's established policies and procedures
• Develop process flow improvements to support efficiency, ergonomics, or cost reduction
• Other duties may be 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.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education:

• Basic/Required:  High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with products including batteries, electronic components, quality management, etc.
• Experience utilizing quality management tools including SPC, FTA, FMEA, etc.
• Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing requirements and balance time across multiple projects
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Able to influence change without direct authority
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills
• Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
• Approachable and adaptable
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of people leader experience
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, as well as with cross-functional groups
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Prior manufacturing and/or SAP experience is desirable
• Experience/Familiarity with TS16949 automotive quality standards or ISO9001
• 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:                                                       45%
• Walk:                                                   30%
• Stand:                                                 20%
• Lift:                                                        5%

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.):               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:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
• 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.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 of North America.