Assistant Production Manager: Lean Battery Manufacturing

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site shuttle

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead the Assembly line teams in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving production KPIs, driving Lean improvements, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree in engineering or business, 3+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

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

5S

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead the Assembly line teams in a high-speed manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving production KPIs, driving Lean improvements, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor's degree in engineering or business, 3+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.