Facilities CMMS Planning Specialist III

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Facilities CMMS Planning Specialist

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Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin

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 CMMS Planning Specialist III manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and supports facility maintenance planning activities to ensure the reliable operation of facilities, equipment, and resources. This role coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, asset management, work order administration, inventory support, and facility-related planning activities. The specialist partners with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and external vendors to drive operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Administer and maintain the CMMS, including asset records, inventory data, system updates, and data integrity
• Generate and analyze maintenance reports, work order metrics, and equipment performance data
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, and validation assessments
• Assign, prioritize, and track work orders to support facility and equipment reliability
• Coordinate planned maintenance outages with Facilities and Maintenance leadership
• Maintain asset lifecycle, warranty, and equipment documentation within the CMMS

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives
• Monitor maintenance trends and system data to identify opportunities for improved reliability and operational efficiency
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to maintenance planning, scheduling, asset utilization, and inventory control
• Collaborate on short- and long-term facility improvement projects, renovations, moves, and expansions

Training & Team Support:

• Provide CMMS guidance and system support to maintenance and facility personnel
• Promote a collaborative, problem-solving team environment focused on operational excellence
• Support maintenance teams with planning, scheduling, documentation, and process standardization activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Partner with Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Inventory teams to coordinate maintenance activities and project execution
• Communicate parts requirements, inventory needs, scheduling concerns, and maintenance priorities with internal stakeholders
• Coordinate with external vendors regarding service support, warranty administration, and parts procurement
• Assist in deconflicting facility projects and maintenance activities to minimize operational disruptions

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Ensure maintenance documentation, asset records, and work order data are accurate and audit ready
• Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Support inspection, repair, and maintenance activities to maintain facility compliance and operational readiness

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, Certifications, and Licenses:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant experience may be substituted for required education

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or (IFMA)
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Essential Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in maintenance planning and CMMS administration
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms such as MaintainX, Maximo, Fiix, SAP PM, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• Experience using Excel tools such as Pivot Tables, Power Query, statistical analysis, and data reporting
• General knowledge of maintenance parts, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in maintenance planning and CMMS administration, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment
• Experience supporting TPM and RCM programs
• Proficiency in maintenance data analysis, KPI reporting, and maintenance planning metrics
• Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills
• Familiarity with facility, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or a similarly regulated industrial environment

Physical Demands:

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

• Sit: 30%
• Walk: 25%
• Stand: 45%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• 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:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics 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 Corporation of North America.

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