Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Maintenance Manager? 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! Responsibilities Meet Panasonic Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin Explore Panasonic Careers Panasonic Video Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us Summary: 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. Job Summary: As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead a large team to ensure the optimal performance of manufacturing assets and facilities, driving a proactive maintenance culture focused on preventive and predictive strategies. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvements, manage KPIs, and control costs while fostering team development through training and performance reviews. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge lithium-ion cell production within a company dedicated to innovation and environmental sustainability. You’ll oversee maintenance procedures, asset care, and reliability processes to meet and exceed production targets. With a strong emphasis on safety, process optimization, and inventory control, you’ll be pivotal in shaping a high-performance maintenance operation. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership, analytical problem-solving, and a passion for continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas. 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. Essential Duties: Manage, establish, and communicate directions and priorities for maintenance team. Drive maintenance and reliability initiative focused on preventive and predictive rather than reactive maintenance. Developing and maintaining department KPI and goals, monitoring for efficiencies, labor cost, and other department expenses Partnering with cross functional teams to manage, maintain and establish maintenance procedures for Production lines to ensure demand targets are met and exceeded. Maintain manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase orders, invoice approvals. Provides training and continuous development to both direct and indirect team members. Conduct periodic reviews for team performance and actively engage in team member development. Actively promote continuous improvement culture within maintenance areas (floor support, schedulers, MRO planners, and leadership Solid track record of Safety improvements through Behavioral Based Safety Hazard identifications and risk assessment Establish work with solid AC+R process ( Asset Care and Reliability ) Education: Basic/Required: bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent Essential Qualifications: Maintenance management experience at a minimum of 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing setting Lean Six Sigma, continuous process improvement experience. Computer skills equivalent to warehouse management systems, ERP / SAP experience and MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint Experience with 6S methodology Excellent Communication Skills Must be willing to work some irregular hours as dictated by business needs. Scalable direct supervisory experience, able to manage upwards of 100+ employees. Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Preferred Qualifications: Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development. Excellent relationship management skills Analytical and problem-solving abilities, implementation of process improvements Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals. Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure. Inventory control management experience Prior experience with multiple CMMS programs Weekly/monthly scheduling and headcount plan background Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) 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 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 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: Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more. 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. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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. Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 of North America. #LI-AM1 REQ-150803