Responsibilities

Technical Writing Supervisor

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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

Job Summary:

The Technical Writing Supervisor's time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge and skills while coaching and reviewing the work of professionals within the team. The Supervisor maintains controlled documents in accordance with organizational policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The Individual builds productive internal/external working relationships and works toward solving problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

Essential Duties:

• Has management skills to manage technical writer members throughout the process under effective quality, cost, and delivery aspects
• Has ability to coordinate with HR group and other disciplines to develop and control skill versatility matrix with grading scales with impartiality throughout the process
• Has ability to develop and drive metrics to meet production needs
• Has proven ability to develop employee skills and foster teamwork
• Experience creating process documentation that clearly and efficiently communicates concepts, ideas, and instructions
• Ability to translate verbal information into clearly written procedures
• Demonstrated excellence in digital photography including but not limited to the following: Still and motion photography
• Attention to aspect ratio and subject framing
• Ability to use macro features to capture closeup detail
• Manipulation of files between camera and computer
• Formatting and editing of digital images, including image size and resolution, color, brightness and contrast, rotation, and cropping
• Ability to work under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines (simultaneously managing multiple documentation projects)
• Excellent listening and observation skills
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Vision
• Able to judge and control document with consistency among the process in production
• Has ability to coordinate with disciplines to establish the workflow of document management
• Holds high IT literacy skills to understand and draw conceptional design of the actual document control system
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

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: BA/BS degree in technical writing, engineering, draft, or related field
• Preferred: None

Essential Qualifications:

• 10 years pertinent experience
• 5 years supervisory experience directly in technical writing
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is a plus
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is a plus
• Strong computer skills a must
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against production deadlines and goals
• 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)
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) preferred

Preferred License(s):

• None

Preferred Certification(s):

• None

Physical Activities:

• Sit: 25%
• Walk: 25%
• Stand: 25%
• Lift: 25%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
• Up to 20 lbs.: Continuous
• Up to 35 lbs.: Continuous
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Continuous

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.

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