Overview: Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Process Lead? 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:
Summary: We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas.
Position Summary: Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Process Lead? 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!

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 includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

EDUCATION

• Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 years of prior experience functional area
• Proficient in the English language, encompassing adeptness in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and experienced in computer operations, with knowledge of navigating department-specific system programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles and methodologies associated with the 6S and Lean processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 + years of previous experience in roles such as Shift Lead, Team Lead, or a related position.
• Possess or ability to learn the necessary skills to effectively use high-quality equipment relevant to the designated area of work.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES), SCADA, SAP and data visualization tools.
  Preferred License(s): None

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.
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinate an assigned team with constant professionalism, integrity, mindfulness, and composure.
• Daily interactions, including decision making, process-driven guidance, and conflict escalation with all team members within your workplace environment.
• Generate and deliver comprehensive daily end-of-shift reports, operational feedback, and data to SMT team supervisors.
• Provide operational feedback and data analysis to supervisor and recommend potential improvement actions to minimize deficiencies.
• Communicate constantly with your co-workers about the status of the products/projects at hand, utilizing verbal communication or two-way radio transmission.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with different departments, shifts, and various levels of leadership as needed.
• Perform duties of all SMT levels, including operating machinery to meet production schedules and departmental requirements.
• Support SMTs with equipment maintenance and repair and replacement of equipment as needed.
• Ability to understand, interpret, uphold, and teach Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instruction (SWIs).
• Efficiently train SMTs at all levels in role duties such as SOPs, processes, and other required material.
• Perform advanced preventative and reactive maintenance as necessary.
• Manage and coordinate raw materials for use in production.
• Flexibility with work shifts and open to cross training across processes within assign department.
• Lead by example and adhere to all company rules, QuickTake Policies including Critical Safety Rules.
• Encourage behaviors that embody the key traits of a High-Performance Culture (HPC) and effectively motivate team members to excel in a high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Report quality issues, concerns, or deviations from standards to Supervisors and Engineers in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed inspection, quality issues and deviation records as required.
• Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures.
• Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met.
• Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area.
• Ability to work all scheduled shifts.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and the PPE requirements of the role.
• No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees.

EMPLOYEES IN THIS ROLE MUST BE CAPABLE OF LIFTING, CARRYING, OR MOVING:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional