Facilities Maintenance and Operations Manager

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Meet the Recruiter: Danielle Lomeli

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance and Operations Manager

Shift: Monday - Friday

Department: Maintenance

Job Summary:

You will be an integral member of the Facilities Management team, a key player in ramp up and in sustaining our operational and maintenance activities. You will own management of assigned groups adding your leadership support to all facets of facilities, thus ensuring facilities goals are continually met. You will also work closely with internal and external key stakeholders regarding technical support for activities and strive for best-in-class products and business practices. By providing clear leadership and vision, you should inspire, motivate, and mentor staff to achieve excellence, and to develop new skills, which is an integral aspect of growing our PECNA team. Must be able to drive Key Performance Indicators across assigned Facilities areas and ensure all projects are delivered with the highest quality standards, while maintaining budgetary guidelines and strict deadlines

Essential Duties:

• Manage functional Facilities Maintenance & Operations teams to meet Facilities KPI’s.
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
• Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
• Manage ongoing improvements in facilities efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation.
• Coordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill Customer and Company goals.
• Drive strategy and direction for site Facilities Maintenance and Operations consistent with organizational guidelines and vision.
• Support the creating and delivery of operational objectives, facilities services, programs, and contracts in the portfolio.
• Provide strategic direction to others who oversee Facilities Maintenance and operations.
• Accountable for annual budget development and operations analysis for Facilities Maintenance and Operations.
• Assures capital projects, operations projects and reconfigurations are managed with. outstanding customer service.
• Further develops standards and procedures as business and customer needs evolve.
• Partner with procurement on opportunities to RFP and/or negotiated service contracts.
• Drive and support special projects and strategic initiatives for the portfolio.
• Work with corporate legal counsel to manage contracts and day to day operations.
• Establishes trust and maintains open, positive relationships with team and customers.
• Conducts regular, formal site condition inspections and develops solutions for systemic needs.
• Collaborate with PECNA leadership to ensure consistency, lessons learned, and best. practices across the Gigafactory.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee’s, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA 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:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent manufacturing management experience
• Preferred:  None

 Essential Qualifications:

• Manage functional Facilities Maintenance & Operations teams to meet Facilities KPI’s.
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth.
• Ensure that company resources are utilized to sustain safe manufacturing and distribution excellence.
• Manage ongoing improvements in facilities efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrated proficiency in implementation.
• Coordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill Customer and Company goals.
• Drive strategy and direction for site Facilities Maintenance and Operations consistent with organizational guidelines and vision.
• Support the creating and delivery of operational objectives, facilities services, programs, and contracts in the portfolio.
• Provide strategic direction to others who oversee Facilities Maintenance and operations.
• Accountable for annual budget development and operations analysis for Facilities Maintenance and Operations.
• Assures capital projects, operations projects and reconfigurations are managed with. outstanding customer service.
• Further develops standards and procedures as business and customer needs evolve.
• Partner with procurement on opportunities to RFP and/or negotiated service contracts.
• Drive and support special projects and strategic initiatives for the portfolio.
• Work with corporate legal counsel to manage contracts and day to day operations.
• Establishes trust and maintains open, positive relationships with team and customers.
• Conducts regular, formal site condition inspections and develops solutions for systemic needs.
• Collaborate with PECNA leadership to ensure consistency, lessons learned, and best. practices across the Gigafactory.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• None 

Preferred License(s):

• None

 Preferred Certification(s):

• None

 Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit:                                                       40%
• Walk:                                                   30%
• Stand:                                                 20%
• Lift:                                                      10%

 Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is:  Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.:                                       Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.:                                       Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.:                                       Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.):               Not Required

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.

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