Maintenance Supervisor

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance operations at our Nevada facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and production support.

You will plan and assign work to maintenance technicians, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and monitor performance across shifts, collaborating with production, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing; battery, automotive, or related industries is beneficial.
• Strong ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Plan and assign work to maintenance technicians and coordinators.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and monitor equipment performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime and improve processes.
• Maintain maintenance records, manage spare parts and vendors, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering/industrial technology

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale advanced battery manufacturer with operations in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, regions known for quality of life and outdoor recreation. As one of the world's largest producers of cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells, PECNA plays a key role in supporting affordable electric vehicles and a clean energy society. The company focuses on delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective batteries for leading automotive and energy partners. Team members contribute to innovations that shape how society uses and perceives electric power. More information is available at https://na.panasonic.com/panasonic-energy.

Role Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations within the manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and optimal production support. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Nevada, United States. The position includes planning and assigning work to maintenance technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, and monitoring equipment performance. The Maintenance Supervisor collaborates with production, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime, improve processes, and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include maintaining maintenance records, managing spare parts and vendors, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including scheduling, documentation, and KPI tracking.
• Supervisory and leadership skills, including team coordination, training, performance feedback, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, schematics, and maintenance reports.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Relevant experience in high-volume manufacturing; battery, automotive, or similar industries is beneficial.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams and shifts.