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Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin

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:

The Claims Analyst plays a key role in the insurance claims lifecycle at a high-volume, 24/7 lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility. This position serves as a bridge between the administrative functions of the Claims Coordinator and the strategic oversight of the Claims Manager. The Analyst supports complex claims analysis, documentation, investigation coordination, and regulatory compliance, while identifying trends to improve loss control. Strong technical knowledge of claims processes, OSHA recordkeeping, and data analysis is critical to success in this role.

Essential Duties:

Claims Administration & Reporting:

• Support timely and accurate reporting of all claims to insurance carriers in compliance with policy and regulatory standards
• Maintain and update claim files in the Claims Management System (CMS) with documentation, notes, and supporting evidence
• Review claims for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission; flag discrepancies for correction
• Prepare internal reports summarizing claim activity and status for management review
• Assist with OCIP enrollments and claims tracking related to contractor claims as needed

Incident Investigation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Collaborate with EHS, HR, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure thorough investigation documentation
• Assist in collecting evidence such as witness statements, photos, and reports following incidents
• Monitor OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping compliance, reviewing reportable vs. recordable classifications
• Enter and audit injury and illness records and assist with annual OSHA log preparation and submittal

Claims Analysis & Loss Prevention:

• Track and analyze claims data to identify patterns, trends, and areas of high exposure
• Generate loss run reports, root cause summaries, and trend dashboards for internal use
• Participate in risk assessments and offer recommendations for claim prevention strategies
• Assist in evaluating TPA performance through claims cycle metrics and communication reviews

Stakeholder Communication & Support:

• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties (e.g., insurance carriers, TPAs, attorneys, medical providers)
• Provide technical support and clarification to Claims Coordinators, Supervisors, and Managers on complex cases
• Coordinate claim review meetings and ensure preparation of all related materials
• Provides mentorship or guidance to Claims Coordinators as needed

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

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.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or Risk Management

Essential Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in insurance claims handling, investigation coordination, or risk administration
• Working knowledge of general liability, workers' compensation, property, or pollution/environmental claims
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations, especially 1904 Recordkeeping Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with RMIS and digital claims platforms
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret loss data and performance metrics
• Excellent written and verbal communication and professional presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial, construction, or manufacturing claims setting
• Knowledge of OCIP or CCIP programs and related claims processes
• Experience supporting insurance audits, renewals, or risk financing strategies
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior claims staff, or serving as a technical resource
• Familiarity with loss control or claims prevention initiatives in a manufacturing setting

Preferred Certification(s):

• AIC - Associate in Claims – strongly recommended
• INS - Certificate in General Insurance
• ARM - Associate in Risk Management
• OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Standard Training – strongly recommended
• CRIS - Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist

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: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
• 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:

• 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
• 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.

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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