Equipment Supervisor: Lean, Reliability & Ops Leader

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

401(k) with match

On-site cafes

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks an Equipment Specialist Supervisor to lead a team focused on reliability, productivity, and safe manufacturing operations. This role partners with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience or 2+ years as a PECNA Equipment Specialist III
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, troubleshooting methodologies, and continuous improvement principles
• Experience utilizing operational metrics, KPIs, and performance data to drive decision-making and results
• Working knowledge of PDCA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to Equipment Specialists and manage priorities.
• Monitor performance and ensure achievement of goals and safety.
• Coordinate workforce scheduling, attendance, and workload balancing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Operations

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

English Proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks an Equipment Specialist Supervisor to lead a team focused on reliability, productivity, and safe manufacturing operations. This role partners with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven track record