Assistant Production Manager: Lead Lean Improvements & KPIs

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Educational assistance

On-site cafe/food options

Shuttle service

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Sparks, Nevada is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead fast-paced manufacturing teams and drive KPI outcomes, safety, and continuous improvement. You will coach teams, implement Lean, manage resources, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet production goals.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or business and 3+ years in high-speed manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPI’s.
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
• Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
• Manage ongoing improvements in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

ERP experience

5S experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent manufacturing management experience

Tools

ERP

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in Sparks, Nevada is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead fast-paced manufacturing teams and drive KPI outcomes, safety, and continuous improvement. You will coach teams, implement Lean, manage resources, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet production goals.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or business and 3+ years in high-speed manufacturing.