Production Manager, 24/7 Assembly Operations

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, building a world-class lithium-ion battery factory. The Production Manager will lead multiple lines in a 24/7 environment, directing supervisors, optimizing capacity, and driving Lean, quality, and safety programs.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a high‑volume, 24/7 production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing performance across assigned production lines and meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Lead and develop Production Supervisors for effective daily execution of production plans.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned areas.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

FactoryTalk

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, building a world-class lithium-ion battery factory. The Production Manager will lead multiple lines in a 24/7 environment, directing supervisors, optimizing capacity, and driving Lean, quality, and safety programs.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.