Equipment Supervisor — Lead Reliability & CI

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking an Equipment Specialist Supervisor to lead a high-performing manufacturing team. The role focuses on equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation while coordinating with engineering, quality, and maintenance to meet production goals. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in leadership within manufacturing, expertise in PDCA and RCA, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience or 2+ years as PECNA Equipment Specialist III.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical, maintenance, manufacturing, engineering support, or operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, troubleshooting methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Equipment Specialists, including work assignment and performance management.
• Lead safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement and PDCA cycle implementations.

Skills

Leadership

PDCA

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronic Technology

Relevant experience may substitute for education

Tools

PLC-controlled equipment

MES

Automation systems

Job description

Panasonic Avionics Corporation in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking an Equipment Specialist Supervisor to lead a high-performing manufacturing team. The role focuses on equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation while coordinating with engineering, quality, and maintenance to meet production goals. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in leadership within manufacturing, expertise in PDCA and RCA, and