Shift Leader, 24/7 Battery Production & Lean Improvement

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Vacation, holidays, personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Employee recognition program

Annual bonus program

On-site cafes

Job summary

Panasonic Energy is hiring a Production Supervisor in De Soto, Kansas. You will lead safe, high‑volume shift operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to standardized work and Lean practices while driving continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, coaching, and data‑driven decision making to build a high-performing team in a state‑of‑the‑art lithium‑ion battery facility near Kansas City.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in a technical discipline; relevant work experience may substitute.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification is preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred.

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.
• Support plant-wide initiatives aligned to SQDCP metrics.
• Train and onboard new employees on SOPs, SWIs, and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

6S

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Resilience

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Operations/Industrial Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Tools

SAP

Oracle

FactoryTalk

Job description

Panasonic Energy is hiring a Production Supervisor in De Soto, Kansas. You will lead safe, high‑volume shift operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to standardized work and Lean practices while driving continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, coaching, and data‑driven decision making to build a high-performing team in a state‑of‑the‑art lithium‑ion battery facility near Kansas City.