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Meet the Recruiter: Danielle Lomeli

Summary:

We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

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.

Job Summary:

The Administrative Coordinator will lead in the areas of production reporting, document control, time clock administration, headcount reporting, SAP status management, and visual aids throughout the process. It requires an individual with good interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and multitask in a high-volume production environment. Will assist in the coordination of schedules and priorities for the leadership team of the department.

• Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM Nights, B-Shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & every other Wednesday)

Essential Duties:

Team Leadership & Scheduling:

• Set goals for the team and individuals to achieve daily production targets.

• Assign, modify, and delegate daily/weekly workloads.

• Relay concerns from clerks to production teams and develop corrective actions following the CIG model.

• Assist with daily department scheduling and communication needs.

• Oversee department roster and maintain accuracy.

• Oversee the new employee orientation process.

Administrative & Reporting Duties:

• Help prepare weekly reports and business updates for the production management team.

• Schedule meetings on behalf of production management and prepare meeting agendas.

• Follow up on department-level projects such as training requests, work orders, and MMS tickets.

• Collect and prepare presentations and department data daily.

• Collaborate with production support teams to create Requests for Approval (RFA).

• Coordinate and schedule meetings for the GM, SPM, and APMs.

Team Support & Coordination:

• Work with cross-functional teams as necessary to achieve daily targets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Provide training to others at the same or lower level within the functional area.

Compliance & General Requirements:

• Ensure proper implementation of processes and procedures to meet industry, regulatory, and customer standards.

• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within the functional area.

• Must be able to work all scheduled shift hours.

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 includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. 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.

Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area

Essential Qualifications:

• Internal: Minimum of 1 year of relevant administrative experience

• External: Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience

• Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas Japan.

• Flexibility to solve issues without fixed thinking.

• Self-Driven and able to overcome obstacles with little supervision.

• Able to handle very confidential information.

• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.

• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to put together proposals, project planning and status updates and executive presentations.

• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations.

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify and analyze data patterns and quality discrepancies.

• Experience leading projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative experience

• Prior manufacturing and/or SAP experience is desirable.

• 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 Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 50%

• Walk: 30%

• Stand: 20%

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.: Occasional

• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

• 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:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!

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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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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