**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Emergency 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 Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) team today! **Responsibilities** **Meet the Recruiter: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-laffey/)** Eric Laffey **Job Summary** The Enterprise Sr. Emergency Manager will lead and oversee Panasonic Energy’s Emergency Management and Fire Brigade Programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards. Reporting to Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) U.S. Security & Organizational Resilience, this role will develop and implement emergency preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives across its world’s largest lithium-ion battery U.S. manufacturing operations, including the Sparks, Nevada Gigafactory and De Soto, Kansas facility. The position will establish performance metrics, enhance organizational resilience, and implement strategies to minimize operational disruptions caused by emergencies. This professional will lead a Senior Specialist, Emergency Management. **Essential Duties** Program Development & Oversight: + Develop, implement, and manage the company-wide Emergency Management and Fire Brigade Programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. + Establish performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate emergency preparedness and response effectiveness, driving continuous improvement. + Oversee emergency drills, exercises, and training programs to validate preparedness and enhance organizational resilience. Emergency Planning & Risk Mitigation: + Develop and maintain the organizations Emergency Management Program (EMP) and Incident Response Plans (IRPs). + Conduct risk assessments and integrate findings into emergency planning to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance response capabilities. + Lead after-action reviews, develop improvement plans, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future preparedness efforts. Training & Exercises: + Design, deliver, and evaluate emergency management training programs, including seminars, tabletop exercises, functional drills, and full-scale exercises. + Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements and industry best practices. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: + Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams such as Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S), emergency response agencies, and external stakeholders. + Represent the company in emergency preparedness meetings at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, incorporating key outcomes into emergency planning. + Work closely with the Business Continuity Manager to identify risks and enhance organizational resilience. Technology & Continuous Improvement: + Evaluate and integrate new emergency management technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance program effectiveness among multi-sites. + Stay current on emerging threats, best practices, and regulatory updates to continuously improve company preparedness. + Inform and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on evolving risks and mitigation strategies. Accountability & Compliance: + Establish a structured accountability framework to ensure adherence to emergency management policies and procedures across all company sites. + Develop a centralized repository for emergency management policies, procedures, and training materials to standardize response efforts. + Demonstrate High Performance Culture (HPC) behaviors. + Develop and mentor their subordinate(s) as a servant leader utilizing HPC toolkit. **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:** + Required: Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Continuity, or a related field. + Preferred: Advanced Degree in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Homeland Security, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred. **Essential Qualifications:** + Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in emergency management, disaster response, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management role. Proven experience in developing and leading an emergency management function from the ground up. + Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent state-recognized certification. + Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800. + Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. + Strong ability to leverage technology to enhance emergency management programs. + Ability to effectively communicate with senior business leadership. + Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Strong relationship-building skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams. + Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines in high-pressure environments. + Experience working in large, complex organizations or enterprises. + Knowledge of industry-specific risks and regulatory requirements. + Ability to foster a culture of preparedness and resilience across the organization. + Strong leadership and decision-making abilities, especially under pressure. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders. + Proficiency in risk assessment, crisis management, and emergency planning. + Familiarity with emergency management software and tools. + Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges. **Preferred Certification(s):** + Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certification. + Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt/Black Belt (LSSBB). + Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) – IAEM. + Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP). + FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS). + Project Management Professional (PMP). **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 + 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. 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. \#LI-EL1 R-102737