Quality Supervisor (Nights)

PECNA Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America - De Soto, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

De Soto, KS

About the position

The Quality Supervisor at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) plays a crucial role in ensuring that products meet customer specifications and quality standards. This position involves leading a team of quality technicians and inspectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Supervisor will report to the Quality Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day execution of quality objectives in a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of quality technicians, inspectors, and team leads.
• Implement quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Maintain quality management systems and compliance to the QMS standards, including document control, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and internal audit programs.
• Develop and lead a team of Quality Technicians and Inspectors to conduct in-process and final product inspections, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends and countermeasures.
• Ensure proper implementation of corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities and improve product quality.
• Provide quality-related training to front-line quality associates.
• Communicate quality objectives, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to management and team members.
• Ensure direct report adherence to plant policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in technical or business field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management roles within battery manufacturing or other relevant high-volume manufacturing industries.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS).
• Analytical and hands-on problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Extensive knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the organization's production processes.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven agility in all levels of work processes.

Nice-to-haves

• ASQ Certification
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Alignment to Panasonic's seven core principles.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility
• Participation in a pioneering project in sustainable energy solutions