Production Supervisor

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! Check out the job description and apply now! 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!

Meet the Recruiter:
Anh Martin

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.

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead safe and efficient shift operations in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. You will ensure adherence to standardized work practices, support employee training and development, and uphold safety and quality standards. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve production issues to meet plant goals. This role is critical to achieving operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development (SQDCP).

• Lead daily shift operations to meet production targets and delivery timelines
• Develop, maintain, and ensure 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 focused on SQDCP metrics
• Participate in issue resolution, data‑driven decision‑making, and process improvement activities

• 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

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

• 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
• Prevent defects from progressing past team workstations or leaving the facility
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and protect our employees, PPE may be required, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit with a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

​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.

• Required:
  
  Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field