Production Supervisor, Assembly - A Shift

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing shift. You will ensure safe, efficient operations, uphold standard work, and drive continuous improvement while delivering on quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will develop team capability, use data-driven decision making, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to advance Lean initiatives and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline. Relevant work experience may substitute for required education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment, or 2+ years as PECNA Process Lead.
• Knowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator; works.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Ensure development, maintenance, 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.
• Participate in plant-wide SQDCP metrics and issue-resolution processes.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

OSHA 30-Hour

Communication

Education

Associate degree (technical)

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Supervisor? 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

Production Supervisor

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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

The Production Supervisor leads safe, efficient shift operations in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment to consistently achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets. This role ensures adherence to standardized work, Lean manufacturing principles, and SQDCP performance metrics while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor serves as the primary escalation point for shift-level operational issues, develops team capability, drives cross-functional problem-solving, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. Through strong leadership and data-driven decision-making, this position delivers measurable operational results and builds a high-performing team.

Shift: 6:45 AM-7:30 PM Days, A-Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Every Other Wednesday)

Essential Duties

Functional Leadership & Operations

• Lead daily shift operations to achieve production, quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Ensure development, maintenance, and strict adherence to Standardized Work Instructions(SWIs)
• Plan and assign work schedules, tasks, and priorities for team members

Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Team Development & Knowledge Sharing

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in and contribute to PFMEA and risk mitigation activities in collaboration with Manufacturing Process Engineers
• Support implementation and compliance of control plans throughout production

Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing safety standards and practices
• Train employees on safe work methods and proper use of PPE
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality standards are met at every stage
• Ensure defects are contained at the point of origin and do not progress downstream or reach the customer
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Skilled Machine Technicians, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

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, Certifications, and Licenses

Required

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology). Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification

Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment, or 2+ years of experience as a PECNA Process Lead
• Knowledge of Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator; works