Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America ยท 1 day ago
Maintenance Planner
De Soto, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is establishing a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory in DeSoto, Kansas. They are seeking a Maintenance Planner who will coordinate workflow between production departments and maintenance management, implement a computerized maintenance management system, and optimize maintenance schedules and processes.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinating and preparing all maintenance resources and activities according to the staff's specific skills in maintaining comprehensive schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks
Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate, plan, and schedule all maintenance activities in the maintenance management system, including preventative, reactive, project, repairs, calibrations, equipment updates, and more
Ensure resource availability when planning maintenance schedules and performance expectations, including maintenance and operations staff, materials, documents, work orders, change orders, parts availability, and necessary approvals to conduct work as planned
Organize and coordinate unscheduled or emergency equipment repairs while collaborating with production and operation teams
Conduct initial screening of incoming repair requests and maintenance work orders while communicating with inventory parts teams and maintenance supervisors to develop necessary planning levels
Participate in the maintenance and production teams to maximize equipment production and availability
Adhere to industry best practices for asset management planning and scheduling
Continuously improve, develop, implement, and ensure compliance with the PanaCIM system
Audit assignments of work orders
Integrate new equipment and their maintenance strategies into PanaCIM, verifying relevant information with the Production and Engineering teams
Prepare reports and metrics by leveraging tracking tools and KPIs within PanaCIM to ensure performance goals are met
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or minimum two years of production/manufacturing experience
Two years of experience in the role of a maintenance planner
Must possess mechanical aptitude, effective planning, and high self-motivation
Experience in electronics, heavy industry asset management, or facilities management
To facilitate more efficient planning, working experience of asset management functions, including labor and materials, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, as well as maintenance, general troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment
Extensive computer knowledge, including experience with a computerized maintenance management system to oversee maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting
Proficient knowledge and experience with SAP software
Ability to effectively communicate the Maintenance department's initiatives, strategy, and goals
Effectively communicate site problems concerns and observations to management promptly
Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in the English language, encompassing adeptness in reading, writing, and verbal communication
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with programs and software, including enterprise asset management, Manufacturing Execution System software, and Palantir software, is preferred
Professional etiquette and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment
Willingness to adjust working hours to support the company's initiatives and priorities
The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands on resources to accomplish goals
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance organization
Results-orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals
Resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure
Benefits
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
Company
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Herman
VP & Chief Information Officer
Brooke Langhans
HPC Partner
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