Senior Waste & Material Control Lead

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Annual bonus

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks a Senior Material Control Coordinator to lead waste and recycling processes, ensure accurate material accountability, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and EH&S to optimize disposal, recovery, and cost control while supporting real-time data tracking and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years experience in waste management, recycling, or related manufacturing support functions.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement certification preferred.
• Working-level English communication across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste and recycling operations across the facility.
• Reconcile waste quantities with production and inventory records.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers for waste management.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for waste management performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase material recovery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and EH&S teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Waste management

Data analysis

English communication

Supplier coordination

Excel

SAP/MES/WMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management/related field

Tools

SAP

MES

WMS

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding its De Soto, Kansas facility and seeks a Senior Material Control Coordinator to lead waste and recycling processes, ensure accurate material accountability, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and EH&S to optimize disposal, recovery, and cost control while supporting real-time data tracking and compliance initiatives.