Supervisor, Repair Logistics

US-WA-Bothell

US Careers (External)

Req #: 42050
Type: Full-Time

Panasonic Corporation of North America

				Overview:
Supervisor, Repair Logistics
Responsibilities:

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The Position:

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise the Repair Station Logistic and Warehouse day-to-day needs. Efficiently support the full repair
cycle including component parts availability, shipping-warehouse inventory to achieve customer
satisfaction and satisfy global repair turn-around standards. Supervise the workflow, staffing and
development of team Resolves production challenges and establishes priorities to meet customer
commitments. Owns inventory and assets, coordinating cycle-counts, annual budget planning and
leading cost buster initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

Repair Station Inventory and Warehouse Logistics

*  Supervise the day-to-day local Repair Station Logic and Warehouse needs.

*  Develop, communicate, monitor and enforce key performance indicators to
continuously improve productivity and efficiency.

*  Facilitate processing of all Repair work orders to meet turnaround commitments
to all customers.

*  Maintains close working relationships with Repair Shop Supervisors and cross-functional
partners in order to effectively understand and address production
issues.

*  Establish and maintain a 24-hour turnaround culture for parts delivery to the
Repair Shop Floor and 24-hour turnaround on customer shipments after
completion of repair.

*  As Customer Advocate, works to eliminate roadblocks that impact the quality
and timeliness of order processing and delivery.

*  Maintain Warehouse, Shipping and Administrative processes within the
guidelines and regulations of the appropriate National Aviation Authority (NAA).

*  Supervisory

*  Schedule weekly shift patterns based on business needs.

*  Ensure all Logistics Staff are trained in local/regional systems and equipped to
efficiently and productively perform their jobs.

*  Has ownership of assets, supports budget planning and leading cost buster
initiatives.

*  Develop and implement procedures to eliminate waste and promote individual
responsibility and accountability.

*  Hire, train, supervise, and appraise direct reports.

*  May step in, in Manager's absence.

The salary or hourly wage range of $63,000 - $107,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements. 

What We're Looking For:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Recognized technical qualification or relevant experience.

4 - 5 years' experience in materials and/or production planning.

Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

*  General knowledge of relevant local NAA warehouse and shipping regulations to ensure
regulatory compliance.

*  Knowledge of operational procedures and workflows to eliminate waste and promote individual
responsibility and accountability.

*  Skilled at escalating issues and eliminating roadblocks that impact the quality and timeliness of
order processing and delivery.

*  Must be well organized and able to balance multiple projects with competing priorities in a fastpaced
repair production environment.

*  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*  Proficiency with Windows Office Suite and working with spreadsheets, databases and analysis
tools.

*  Ability to plan, hire, train, appraise and direct employees with diverse backgrounds.

*  Highly developed team building and problem solving skills.

*  Ability to organize department objectives.

*  Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate
organization(s).

*  Receives assignments and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.

*  Proficiency in an MRO database preferred.

*  5 years direct experience in warehouse and logistics.

*  Demonstrated leadership ability or prior lead experience.

*  Prior supervisory experience and/or managerial training preferred.

*  Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

*  May require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer:          At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.           Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.           Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.            401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.          Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.          Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.  
 
 All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19.  Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be r
			
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