Production Supervisor, Day (C-Shift Assembly)
Panasonic · Sparks, NV
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Panasonic (industrial) in Sparks, NV.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Root cause, SAP, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $77k–$105k.
Median of the low and high ends of 250 live postings that list pay, out of 895 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- ✓ Lean 69%
- ✓ 5S 54%
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- ✓ SAP 54%
- ✓ Kaizen 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Panasonic in Sparks
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Full description from PanasonicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Production Supervisor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Mark Carr Job Summary: The Production Supervisor oversees the daily planning of the manufacturing and/or production activities of a specific area, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging. The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs. Sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Receives guidance and oversight from a manager. Essential Duties: Directly supervises employees in the Panasonic production process Carries out supervisory
responsibilities
in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems Responsible for achieving and monitoring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Financial, Production, Quality, Manpower) Creating precise end of shift reports, root cause analysis documents, and headcount reports Monitor and ensure all safety guidelines are followed Investigate all safety incidents, find root causes, and initiate permanent corrective actions Perform 5-WHY, 8-D, fishbone, 4M analysis Produce a quality product in the Panasonic production process Monitor defect trends and assign corrective actions to the respective support teams Monitor material loss trends and assign corrective actions to the respective support teams Monitor expense trends and apply strict control over consumables such as supplies and tools Real-time monitoring and managing machine downtimes, escalations, and recoveries Directs work with other supervisors to coordinate activities in cross functional departments Troubleshooting and escalating mechanical failures to appropriate support teams Leading Kaizen events to improve machine/production conditions Participate and support all Battery Engineering projects Participate and support all Production Engineering projects Participate and support all Quality Control projects Reviews PSI/line performance and schedules daily asset care Responsible for revising and/or establishing new work procedures (SOP) Manage high volume shipping and receiving areas Responsible for managing inventory control of all process materials Control consumption utilizing FIFO methodologies Manage logistics processes such as shipping and receiving storage Understand integrated systems such as (SAP, MES, Oracle) Recommends continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost Interprets company policies to workers and ensures that safety and ISM policies are followed Consults with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve employee relations problems for workers he/she supervises Provide regular performance feedback for their employees Complete semi-annual reviews 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: Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required Preferred: Technical School degree and two to five years of supervisory experience working in a high speed, automated manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Essential
Qualifications
High volume manufacturing experience strongly desired Electric component, chemical manufacturing, medical/ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience a plus Experience with Lean and 5S systems extremely beneficial Candidates must be a good communicator and have excellent problem solving and people skills Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning
requirements
for -specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment Physical Demands: Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit: 20% Walk: 30% Stand: 30% Lift: 20% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional 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
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