Process Project Manager I

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with 50% match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a Process Improvement professional to drive cross-functional projects that optimize key business processes and KPIs. You will document current and future processes, coordinate teams, and support PDCA cycles to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in process improvement, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Four years’ of experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience in process improvements and cross-functional processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist projects to transform current business processes to meet company goals and objectives.
• Document as-is and future business processes and develop business requirements for tools, processes and reporting.
• Support KPI development, scorecards, graphs and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate actions to implement improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero

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Responsibilities

The Position:

Assist projects to improve critical business processes to support company objectives and Key Performance Measurements. Coordinate project team members for department specific and/or cross-functional improvement initiatives and ensuring project delivers the intended business value.

Individual will coordinate several general improvement projects or may be assigned to a specific Performance area to assist all projects associated with not meeting the operational KPI. Individual will support the PDCA cycle for those KPI's and work with teams to develop the corrective actions and coordinate the implementation of those improvements.

Will be responsible to document the current business processes and support the development of future state by documenting the business requirements for tools, processes, and procedures.

• Assist with projects to transform current business processes to meet company goals and objectives ensuring project meets cost, schedule, scope and, business value.
• Document as-is and future business processes to turn business requirement into documents for procedures, applications, tools and reporting. Document business case justification for process improvement projects.
• Document key performance indicators for company-wide as well as individual organizations including lead, lag, and process improvement measurements. Supports scorecards, graphs, and reports as required.
• Collect data to identify risks and perform root-cause analysis on areas of risk. Track action plans, working with cross functional teams.

The wage range of$77,000 - $130,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives (please also ensure to include a full list of “other forms of compensation” applicable to any posting too, and this would include GEB, NQDC, commissions, profit-sharing, as just some illustrative examples).

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field. An additional four years’ of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in process improvements, Business Operations preferred in implementation of cross functional processes, tools and reporting.
• Lean Six Sigma and/or demonstrated process improvement expertise a plus.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of enterprise ERP, Business Information Systems, Process Documentation.
• Ability to document complex business processes.
• Proven ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization from executives to staff members.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle.
• Ability to gather relevant data and information.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Prior experience with complex projects and documentation of process improvement initiatives.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Ability to travel International and Domestic up to 25 %.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 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.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

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.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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.