Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Training Compliance 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!

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 Training Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Facilities department training programs, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards, and internal safety protocols and policies. This entails collaborating with team leaders to establish the training requirements necessary to optimize team skills, compliance, and performance metrics. This role supports the Facilities team to maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Facilities Department Training Program Development and Delivery:

• Design, implement, and manage training programs for department employees.

• Collaborate with department subject-matter experts to ensure that training programs cover critical areas such as safety protocols, Facilities equipment operation, reliability, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct department-specific onboarding and continuous education training.

• Develop and update department training materials, manuals, and e-learning modules as necessary.

• (Co-)Organize and (co-)facilitate hands-on training sessions, including on-the-job training for Facilities equipment operation and maintenance, safety policies and procedures, and environmental compliance policies and procedures.

• Manage third party training delivery needs, including the RFP (Request for Proposal) process, training vendor selection and onboarding (if required), PO (Purchase Order) issuance, and training scheduling/coordination.

• Continually assess needs for new development programs and scale programs to meet needs of increasing department headcount in the coming years.

• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Operational Excellence, HR) to ensure development of comprehensive training programs that are aligned with company training goals.

• Facilities Department Compliance:

• Stay up to date on industry regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO, and any other local, state, and federal laws applicable to the manufacturing environment.

• Track and maintain compliance documentation, certifications, and team member training records.

• Collaborate with department managers and supervisors to evaluate and resolve gaps in training compliance and delivery.

• Conduct internal audits to identify gaps in compliance and recommend corrective actions.

• Assist in the preparation for external audits and inspections (including those by our insurance carriers) and manage any corrective actions post-inspection.

• Collaborate with the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) team to support the development and implementation of health and safety programs to reduce workplace injuries and accidents.

• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the Facilities department.

• Promote safety awareness by conducting periodic safety drills, toolbox talks, and workshops.

• Facilitate learning, collaboration, and interactions between team members, shift leads, and supervisory personnel that lead to productive and positive outcomes.

• Understand and work in compliance with established SOPs and safety policies and procedures.

• Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on training activities, compliance audits, and other relevant metrics/KPIs.

• Provide management with regular updates on the effectiveness of training programs and compliance status.

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: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Management, Engineering, or relevant field.

Essential Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience working with operational teams in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of relevant standards (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ISO 9001, etc.), regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.

• Proficiency with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Possess a “safety-first” mindset.

• Demonstrated Program/Project Management skills.

• Strong ability to develop and deliver highly effective training materials and programs.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and presentation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate team members in a high-performing team environment.

• Capable of organizing, energizing, and coaching others.

• Excellent ability to help trainees with various professional backgrounds improve their work skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in e-learning platforms and training management software.

• Experience working in ambiguous situations, e.g., start-up environments.

• Experience in an industrial manufacturing facility setting with strong understanding of industrial manufacturing facilities processes.

• Familiarity with reliability programs in an industrial manufacturing facility setting.

Preferred Certification(s):

• Certified in relevant “Train the Trainer” Programs.

• Certification in safety training (e.g., OSHA 30-Hour, NFPA 70E, HAZWOPER, Certified Safety Professional, etc.).

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) Certification.

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: 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:

• 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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