Maintenance Manager

Panasonic; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Annual bonus

On-site food options

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas, is hiring a Maintenance Manager to lead a large team and ensure peak performance of manufacturing assets at the world’s largest lithium‑ion cell plant. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, cost controls, and continuous improvements in a high‑volume environment.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance leadership, Lean Six Sigma, CMMS/ERP experience, and strong communication skills, with flexibility for irregular

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance management experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience.
• CMMS/ERP experience with strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large maintenance team to ensure asset and facility performance.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance and cost controls.
• Develop KPI targets and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on improvements.

Skills

Maintenance management

Lean Six Sigma

ERP/SAP

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Industrial automation/robotics

Master’s degree in engineering/Industrial automation/robotics

Tools

CMMS programs

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP/SAP

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Manager? Then we're looking for you! 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

Maintenance Manager

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead and inspire a large team to ensure optimal performance of manufacturing assets and facilities. You’ll drive a proactive maintenance culture, focusing on preventive and predictive strategies to meet and exceed production demands. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will implement continuous improvements, manage KPIs, control costs, and foster team development through training and performance reviews. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy, contributing to cutting‑edge lithium‑ion cell production within a company committed to innovation and environmental responsibility.

Essential Duties:

• Manage, establish, and communicate directions and priorities for maintenance team.


• Drive maintenance and reliability initiative focused on preventive and predictive rather than reactive maintenance.


• Developing and maintaining department KPI and goals, monitoring for efficiencies, labor cost, and other department expenses


• Partnering with cross functional teams to manage, maintain and establish maintenance procedures for Production lines to ensure demand targets are met and exceeded.


• Maintain manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase orders, invoice approvals.


• Provides training and continuous development to both direct and indirect team members.


• Conduct periodic reviews for team performance and actively engage in team member development.


• Actively promote continuous improvement culture within maintenance areas (floor support, schedulers, MRO planners, and leadership


• Solid track record of Safety improvements through Behavioral Based Safety Hazard identifications and risk assessment


• Establish work with solid AC+R process (Asset Care and Reliability)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, 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. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial automation or robotics; or equivalent experience.


• Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial automation or robotics.

Essential Qualifications:

• Maintenance management experience at a minimum of 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing setting


• Lean Six Sigma, continuous process improvement experience.


• Computer skills equivalent to warehouse management systems, ERP / SAP experience and MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint


• Experience with 6S methodology


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Must be willing to work some irregular hours as dictated by business needs.


• Scalable direct supervisory experience, able to manage upwards of 100+ employees.


• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.


• Excellent relationship management skills


• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities, implementation of process improvements


• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.


• Resilient, self‑motived and able to work well under pressure.


• Inventory control management experience


• Prior experience with multiple CMMS programs


• Weekly/monthly scheduling and headcount plan background


• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%


• Walk: 30%


• Stand: 20%


• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional


• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required


• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required


• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well‑being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.


• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.


• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP)– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.


• Paid Time‑Off Benefits– Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.


• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.


• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.


• Employee Recognition Program– High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition


• Annual Bonus Program– Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.


• On‑site Food Options: Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events.

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium‑ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Supplemental Information:

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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