Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Operations Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
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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 Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing facility operations across critical utilities and infrastructure systems, including SCADA-driven Facilities Management Systems (FMS), HVAC, electrical distribution, water and wastewater treatment, and chemical systems. This role oversees a large, multi-shift facilities organization through direct leadership of Facilities Supervisors and indirect leadership of hourly facilities personnel. The Manager ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations in direct support of manufacturing and site objectives while driving continuous improvement, workforce development, and strategic alignment with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, OHS, and Project teams.
Essential Duties:
Functional Leadership & Operations:
Provide overall leadership and operational oversight of facilities utilities and infrastructure across assigned areas and shifts
Ensure stable, reliable operation of SCADA-controlled Facilities Management Systems (FMS) supporting manufacturing and site operations
Set operational expectations and standards for HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater, and chemical system performance
Guide Facilities Supervisors in daily execution, staffing, escalation management, and response to abnormal conditions
Ensure effective shift coverage and operational readiness for a 24/7, high-reliability manufacturing environment
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance, system reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Establish and sustain standard work, preventive maintenance strategies, and operational best practices across facilities teams
Utilize operational data, KPIs, and trend analysis to proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in alignment with business objectives
Support long-term facilities and utilities strategies in coordination with site and corporate leadership
Team Development & Knowledge Sharing:
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing facilities organization, including Supervisors, Leads, and hourly team members
Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development for Facilities Supervisors
Partner with HR to support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development initiatives
Promote cross-training, technical capability building, and knowledge sharing across shifts and disciplines
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, Project Controls, EHS, and Operations to align facilities support with business needs
Provide operational input for utility design, project development, startups, expansions, and commissioning activities
Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to support inventory strategies, material availability, and service performance
Communicate facility performance, risks, and priorities effectively to site leadership and internal stakeholders
Represent Facilities Operations in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning forums
Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and financial regulations, permits, and internal standards
Establish expectations and accountability for safe work practices, including LOTO, confined space, energized work, chemical handling, and PPE
Partner with EHS to drive safety initiatives, audits, training, and corrective action closure
Provide leadership during facility emergencies, major outages, and incident response events
Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and traceability for operational events, audits, and performance metrics
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provide direct leadership to Facilities Supervisors and indirect oversight of hourly Facilities personnel across assigned areas
Responsible for performance management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness within Facilities Operations
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 may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
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, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred:
Master's degree (MBA or MS) in a related discipline
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
NFPA 70E or NFPA 70B certification
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Trainer
HAZWOPER 8- or 40-hour certification
EPA Universal Certification (or equivalent refrigerant handling certification)
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Essential Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive facilities or utilities leadership experience
Proven experience overseeing critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water/wastewater, and SCADA-driven systems
Strong working knowledge of regulated-environment safety programs, including LOTO, confined space entry, energized work, and chemical handling
Experience utilizing CMMS or digital maintenance management systems for asset management, preventive maintenance, and workforce planning
Demonstrated ability to lead operations in a 24/7, high-reliability manufacturing environment
Ability to manage complex priorities, make sound decisions under pressure, and lead through emergency or abnormal situations
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, including KPI development and dashboard utilization
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:
7+ years of progressive facilities leadership experience in a large-scale, regulated manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics (SQDCP)
Advanced understanding of operational KPIs, utilities performance metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience supporting utility startups, major expansions, commissioning activities, or complex system upgrades
Familiarity with environmental permitting and compliance reporting (air, water, wastewater), as applicable
Strong executive-level communication skills with employees, contractors, vendors, and senior leadership
Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (e.g., Japanese, Spanish)
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 30%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (
For this position, the required frequency is:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare
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.
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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