Production Supervisor, Assembly - D Shift

Panasonic North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient shift operations in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will ensure adherence to standardized work, Lean practices, and SQDCP metrics while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes developing team capability, solving problems across functions, and coordinating with HR on employee relations.

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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Shift: 6:45 PM–7:30AM Nights, D-Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Every Other Wednesday)

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.

Essential Duties

• 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