Process Lead - Formation, Days A-Shift

Overview WHO YOU ARE AT PANASONIC ENERGY: Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Process Lead? Then Panasonic Energy is 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! Responsibilities WHAT YOU’LL DO: Job Title: Process Lead Shift: Days - A Shift Department: Formation - Formation Job Summary: The Process Lead assists with leading production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing, and/or packaging. Ability to coordinate the work of others under the supervision of a supervisor. The individual sets production schedules based on materials supply, staffing resources, and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Essential Duties: Coordinate an assigned team with constant professionalism, integrity, mindfulness, and composure. Daily interactions, including decision making, process-driven guidance, and conflict escalation with all team members within your workplace environment. Assign daily operational schedules and work tasks to team members; assign work to team members. Provide operational feedback and data to team members’ supervisors, and articulate potential improvement actions to minimize deficiencies. Communicate with co-workers the status of the current product/projects at hand which includes verbally communicating the results either directly or through a two-way radio. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments, shifts, and multiple levels of leadership. Ability to analyze data and communicate to leadership regarding production performance and escalate as necessary. Help and assist the maintenance tech on repairing and/or replacing equipment when needed. Assign tasks for any downtime for clean-up, changeovers, and scheduled maintenance repairs. Ability to run machinery based on company needs. Lead by example and adhere to all company rules, QuickTake Policies including Critical Safety Rules. Escalate conflict amongst team to Supervisor when necessary Ability to understand, interpret, uphold, and teach Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instruction (SWIs). Manage and coordinate raw materials for use in production. Flexibility with work shifts and open to cross training across processes within assign department. Demonstrate High Performance Culture (HPC) Winning Behaviors. No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees. 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. 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. Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required. Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s Degree MUST-HAVES: A minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment, automation, or assembly is required. Ability to pass a forklift, electric pallet jack and manual pallet jack certification. Ability to be punctual and present on the floor. Must have working-level knowledge of the English language comprehension, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Safety oriented mindset and attitude. NICE-TO-HAVES: Three – five years of experience in a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing environment Previous leadership experience Familiarity with the 6S and Lean processes Must be able to operate all quality equipment for a given area. Ability to motivate team members, and work in a high performing team environment. Ability to make safe, business minded, conscientious decisions when concerns arise, Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel and Word Comprehensive knowledge of basic computer skills to complete online learning requirements for specific competencies, access online forms and policies. Preferred License(s): None Preferred Certification(s): Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, and Manual Pallet Jack Certification Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 30% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% Lift: 20% Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%) Keyboard/Computer: Frequent Office Equipment: Frequent Phone Frequent Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You: Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: 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. We Take Opportunity Seriously: At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application! 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. R-107029