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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an IT Infrastructure 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 PENA team today!

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Department:

Information Technology

Job Summary:

The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, software, and network infrastructure for the organization. This includes management of end-user services, hardware and software asset management, and IT systems and support tools. The role is also accountable for delivering short and long-term technical solutions to ensure high availability, performance, and security for enterprise platforms and applications hosted within the factory and public cloud. Additionally, the Infrastructure Manager establishes and enforces IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency, security, and compliance across the team.

Essential Duties:

• Lead a team of IT professionals, provide guidance, and manage their performance.

• Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service while effectively resolving technical issues for end-users.

• Oversee all IT infrastructure including hardware, software, and network devices.

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure to support company objectives.

• Design, implement, and validate disaster recovery plans and ensure company data is being backed up.

• Ensure data is handled, transferred, and processed in a secure manner and in accordance with legal and company guidelines.

• Manage the IT infrastructure OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

• Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate contracts for IT services.

• Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, safety, and compliance of company data.

• Manage continuous improvement and optimization of IT systems and services.

• Stay current with the latest technologies and issues in IT management, including regulatory changes, advancements in technology, and trends in customer requirements.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Business

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in IT or related technical discipline or MBA

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in IT leadership leading a team of 10+ people in addition to 10+ years of hands-on IT experience

• Position requires management expertise in LAN/WAN equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, Active Directory, Proxy) infrastructure, VPN technology, workstations (Linux *, Windows Server *), desktop PCs, peripherals, and mobile devices (tablets, iPhones and Android phones)

• Ability to create strong working relationships with business partners and provide superior support at all levels within the organization.

• Good communications (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information; effectively train and advise users on information technology issues.

• Approachable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment where priorities are constantly changing.

• Proficient skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)

• Able to prioritize activities while supporting multiple projects.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Manager Responsibilities:

• Department management: 30%

• IT solution strategy planning: 40%

• IT service delivery: 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting various hardware and software products including (but not limited to): desktops, laptops, printers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Active Directory, wired/wireless LAN, VPN, antivirus, and mobile devices.

• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure.

• 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)

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 45%

• Walk: 30%

• Stand: 20%

• Lift: 5%

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.): 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 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

• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

• Shuttle rides to and from work!

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.

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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