Production Control Specialist (Day Shift)

Panasonic Corporation of North America - Sparks, NV

Full-time

Sparks, NV

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Control Specialist? 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 PENA team today! The position is for a Production Control Specialist at Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA), where you will be responsible for tracking daily production output, coordinating day-to-day operations, managing quality control, and assisting in contamination elimination processes. You will also support communication between Japanese and English-speaking team members.

Responsibilities

• Support English/Japanese communication as an expert interpreter/translator among Japanese TAs and US PENA members.
• Conduct daily patrols of the production floors to manage the production process.
• Control the Three Fix (fix position, fix items, and fix amount/quantity) of stocks and OK/NG products.
• Collect and compile daily production quantity and quality control data for reporting.
• Enhance productivity of the assembly production process by identifying issues.
• Identify risks and promote improvements, such as 5S and contamination prevention.
• Train local PENA employees on quality control methods and localization training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Japanese.
• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of battery assembly production process.
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven core principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.