Assistant Production Manager (Cathode: Nights- D Shift)

Hussmann International, Inc - Sparks, NV

Full-time - Mid Level

Sparks, NV

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Assistant Production Manager at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is responsible for overseeing the management of assigned production lines, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. This role involves leading functional production teams, implementing manufacturing strategies, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence in the production of lithium-ion batteries.

Responsibilities

• Manage functional production teams to meet manufacturing KPIs.
• 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 production efficiency, implementing Lean principles.
• Coordinate and interact with internal cross-functional teams to fulfill customer and company goals.
• Attend management meetings and provide detailed input on the status of production goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or equivalent manufacturing management experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a high speed/high volume manufacturing setting.
• Lean Six Sigma and continuous process improvement experience.
• ERP transactional experience.
• 5S experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Results oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals.
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven core principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.