Night Shift Production Supervisor – Lean & Safety Lead

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient shift operations in a high‑volume, 24/7 environment. You will ensure adherence to standardized work, drive lean improvements, and develop a high‑performing team across the shift.

The role requires strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with experience in PFMEA, control plans, and ERP/MES systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Lean, continuous improvement and 6S in a high‑volume plant.
• Strong problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to train, mentor and develop a diverse shift team.
• Proficiency with MS Office and English communication at a professional level.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans, and ERP/MES systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ensure development and strict adherence to Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs).
• Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Drive execution of plant-wide initiatives aligned to SQDCP metrics.
• Participate in issue resolution, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement activities.
• Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols.
• Coach, mentor, and guide team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on employee relations and performance issues.
• Participate in PFMEA and risk mitigation activities with Process Engineers.
• Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

6S

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

ERP/MES (SAP)

SAP

Oracle

FactoryTalk

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient shift operations in a high‑volume, 24/7 environment. You will ensure adherence to standardized work, drive lean improvements, and develop a high‑performing team across the shift.

The role requires strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with experience in PFMEA, control plans, and ERP/MES systems preferred.