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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Facilities CMMS Planning Specialist? 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!

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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.

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team as the Sr. Facilities CMMS & Planning Specialist. The Sr. Facilities CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) & Planning Specialist is responsible for managing the maintenance management system to ensure optimal operation of facilities, equipment, and resources. This role includes coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance, asset management, work order tracking, and facilities/engineering planning. The specialist collaborates with facilities management, maintenance teams, engineering, and vendors to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with organizational standards.

Essential Duties:

• CMMS Administration

• Manage the application, maintenance, and updates of the CMMS.

• Regulate data accuracy and integrity within the system, including asset and inventory information.

• Generate reports on work order, maintenance activities, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness performance for management.

• Maintenance Coordination

• Develop and schedule preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Arrange all activities associated with planned outages under the direction of the Facilities Managers to provide maximum use of available resources.

• Assign and prioritize work orders to maintenance staff or external contractors.

• Monitor the progress of maintenance tasks to ensure timely completion and seek to understand non-compliance.

• Facilities Planning

• Collaborate with leadership to develop short- and long-term facilities improvement plans.

• Conduct space utilization assessments and provide recommendations for efficiency.

• Plan and coordinating facility renovations, moves, or expansions.

• Vendor and Asset Management

• Maintain relationships with current vendors and suppliers and continue to attain new vendors for equipment, parts, and services.

• Manage facility assets, ensuring lifecycle data is updated in CMMS.

• Coordinate warranty and service agreements with external providers and update the data with any changes therein.

• Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs.

• Lead audits and provide required documentation to regulatory bodies.

• Manage and schedule maintenance activities such as inspections, instrument calibrations, and equipment preventative maintenance and validation assessments along with coordinating project load.

• Lead all projects with operations, maintenance, and engineering to ensure production needs are met.

• Communicates directly with Purchasing and Inventory Agent regarding parts required and inventory levels needed to complete all scheduled Work Orders and PM Orders.

• Notify managers of any problems or issues with inventory, planning and scheduling.

• Support all company safety, health, environmental, and quality programs and policies, and be accountable for the performance of these programs in the Facilities Department. Report any safety issue or problem to supervisor and EHS immediately.

• Support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment which fosters creative problem solving and shared learning.

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.

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:

• Basic/Required: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Essential Qualifications:

• 7+ years in maintenance planning and CMMS administration, preferably in an industrial setting.

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills, internet and Microsoft office including Word and Excel.

• Statistical Analysis

• Pivot Tables

• Macros

• Power Query

• Hands-on experience with software (e.g., MaintainX, Maximo, Fiix, or SAP PM).

• Need general parts, electrical, and mechanical equipment understanding.

• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs.

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Requires valid State-issued driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and project skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Familiarity with safety and compliance standards.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Proactive problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certification(s):

• Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or (IFMA)

• Building Operator Certification (BOC)

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

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

• 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:

• 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

• Diversity, equity, and 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 (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x_hDfMqb0) .

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.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic 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 of North America.

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