Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 7 hours ago
Administrative Coordinator - Nights
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, aimed at contributing to sustainable energy solutions. The Administrative Coordinator will oversee production reporting, document control, and team scheduling, while ensuring effective communication and support within the department.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area
Minimum of 1 year of relevant administrative experience (Internal)
Minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative experience (External)
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
Must be able to work all scheduled shift hours
Preferred
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)
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
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!
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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