Quality Supervisor - Nights

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Carson City (NV); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a Quality Supervisor to oversee and optimize quality operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including battery components. You will coordinate inspectors and technicians, implement corrective actions, and drive process improvements on the production floor.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of quality management tools (SPC, FMEA, FTA), and excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing quality management tools including SPC, FTA, FMEA.
• Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing requirements and balance time across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Able to influence change without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills.
• Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly.
• Approachable and adaptable.
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsabilités

• Manage quality control plan inspections – compliance to tasks and actions around issues from inspections and employee activities.
• Maintain quality control processes and support ISO quality management; serve as the process floor quality representative.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective action plans related to process quality.
• Supervise a quality team consisting of technicians and inspectors.
• Direct and evaluate team members; interview, hire, train, and assign work; performance management.
• Develop process flow improvements to support efficiency, ergonomics or cost reduction.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with laws and company policies.

Connaissances

Quality management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Outils

SPC

FMEA

FTA

SAP

Description du poste

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Supervisor? Then we're looking for you! Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Quality Supervisor

The Quality Supervisor oversees and supervises the quality operations, including but not limited to quality control plan inspections: daily quality check operations, supporting of special projects, communicating with production, and coordinating inspectors’ and technicians’ activities. Furthermore, the Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the work of others under the supervision of a manager. Additionally, the Supervisor is in charge of scheduling staff based on materials supply inventory, staffing resources, and volumes required to meet demand and to ensure maximum quantity and quality.

Essential Duties

• Manage overall quality control plan inspections – compliance to tasks, actions around issues determined from inspections, and employees’ activities, lunch/break schedules
• Maintain quality control process, support activities around ISO quality management, and be the quality representative on the process floor
• Conduct failure analysis and execute corrective action plans designated to be related to process quality
• Supervise a quality team consisting of technicians and inspectors
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these members
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems following the company's established policies and procedures
• Develop process flow improvements to support efficiency, ergonomics, or cost reduction
• Other duties may be assigned

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.

Qualifications

Education

Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field)

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with products including batteries, electronic components, quality management, etc.
• Experience utilizing quality management tools including SPC, FTA, FMEA, etc.
• Ability to learn new technologies, adapt to changing requirements and balance time across multiple projects
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing operations
• Able to influence change without direct authority
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills
• Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment and take the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly
• Approachable and adaptable
• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of people leader experience
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, as well as with cross-functional groups
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Prior manufacturing and/or SAP experience is desirable
• Experience/Familiarity with TS16949 automotive quality standards or ISO9001
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

Sit: 45%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 20%
Lift: 5%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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