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Panasonic Holdings

Diversified technology holding company

Production Supervisor - Multiple Teams

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSparks, NV, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Technical school degree and two to five years of supervisory experience in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are preferred.
  • High-volume manufacturing experience is strongly desired.
  • Experience in electric component, chemical manufacturing, or medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
  • Experience with Lean and 5S systems is beneficial.
  • Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, is required.
  • Ability to use a computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment is required.
  • Ability to perform the listed physical activities during the workday: sitting 20%, walking 30%, standing 30%, and lifting 20%.
  • Frequent lifting or carrying of up to 10, 20, and 35 pounds, and occasional team lifting of loads over 35 pounds, are required.
  • Pre-employment drug testing is required.
  • Valid authorization to work in the United States without restriction is required.
  • Employees must perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Personal protective equipment may be required, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily planning of manufacturing and production activities in a specific area, ensuring effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products at minimum cost.
  • Set production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources, and required volume to meet demand and maximize production quantity and quality.
  • Set team priorities to ensure task completion and coordinate work activities with other supervisors.
  • Directly supervise employees in the production process and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
  • Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Achieve and monitor key performance indicators for safety, financial performance, production, quality, and manpower.
  • Create end-of-shift reports, root-cause analysis documents, and headcount reports.
  • Monitor compliance with safety guidelines; investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and initiate permanent corrective actions.
  • Perform 5-Why, 8D, fishbone, and 4M analyses.
  • Produce quality products in the production process.
  • Monitor defect trends and assign corrective actions to support teams.
  • Monitor material-loss trends and assign corrective actions to support teams.
  • Monitor expense trends and control consumables such as supplies and tools.
  • Monitor machine downtime in real time and manage escalations and recoveries.
  • Coordinate activities with supervisors in cross-functional departments.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical failures and escalate them to appropriate support teams.
  • Lead Kaizen events to improve machine and production conditions.
  • Participate in and support Battery Engineering, Production Engineering, and Quality Control projects.
  • Review PSI and line performance and schedule daily asset care.
  • Revise or establish work procedures and standard operating procedures.
  • Manage high-volume shipping and receiving areas and inventory control for process materials.
  • Control consumption using first-in, first-out methodologies.
  • Manage logistics processes, including shipping, receiving, and storage.
  • Use integrated systems such as SAP, MES, and Oracle.
  • Recommend continuous-improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost.
  • Interpret company policies for workers and ensure compliance with safety and ISM policies.
  • Consult with the manager or Human Resources to resolve employee-relations problems for supervised workers.
  • Provide regular performance feedback to employees and complete semi-annual reviews.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical school degree and two to five years of supervisory experience in a high-speed, automated manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High-volume manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in electric component, chemical manufacturing, or medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Experience with Lean and 5S systems.

About the Company

Panasonic Holdings

Diversified technology holding company

Panasonic Holdings operates as the holding company for the diversified Panasonic group. Its operating companies work across consumer appliances, industrial systems, supply-chain technology, energy, batteries, components, and related solutions. In practice, the holding structure sets group direction while distinct businesses develop, manufacture, and commercialize products and services. This is Panasonic Holdings, not Panasonic Corporation of North America; the stored North American iCIMS board is subsidiary-scoped. Work across the group includes engineering, research, manufacturing, software, sales, supply chain, and corporate disciplines.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$8.7M
Headquarters
Kadoma, Japan
Founded
Not listed

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