Welding Manager

Panasonic Connect - Welding Manager


At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow.   Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture.  Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business.  As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work.                      Watch this video to see how we connect talent to opportunity, work to tomorrow and solutions to purpose.  Come join our journey!          
What You Get to Do:  

• Staff Management Schedule the service engineers and administrative personnel to coordinate robot maintenance and new project activities for the installed base and for new robots being sold in any state of USACANADA. At the same time, the chosen candidate will do all activities related to human resources like bonus definition, goals setting, salary increases when applicable, promote collaboration in the welding team, etc.
• Sales Lead the sales efforts to sell arc welding robots and arc welding robotic turnkey systems in USA CANADA. These sales will be achieved through personal efforts and integrators in USA CANADA.
• New Business Development Continue developing new customers in the general and automotive industries and support system integrators to grow their business and consequently the Panasonic business in the metal fabrication segment.
• Operations Control and manage the parts and equipment inventory and any other asset Panasonic Welding Business may have to properly operate in the business. The chosen candidate will be responsible to enforce that the whole team is compliant with the processes defined by PCONA.

MANAGEMENT employees, and other resources manage. Attach organization chart

• Directly manage around 5 or 6 direct reports service and sales personnel, and Project Manager and collaborate with Panamex PCONA Mexico team in all welding activities.
• Depending on the market conditions, reach annual budget of 10 20 MUSD.
• The chosen candidate will report to the director of PCONA PA division.

PROBLEM SOLVING complexity and research, analysis, and creativity required

• Can use data to identify trends in the market.  Uses that data to provide clear analysis of needed changes in strategy.
• Must be able to clearly identify business and technical problems and usually has sufficient experience to handle individually in the best interest of the customer and or company.
• Understanding of how to define scope, responsibilities, and quote robotic products and systems.

KNOW HOW education experience other knowledge required

• B.S. degree or capital equipment experience required.
• 5 years experience in robotics, arc welding or capital equipment experience

COMMUNICATIONS key communications contacts and level of persuasion required

Strong presentation and strategy skills to lead marketing strategy discussions around the customer experience and prioritize investments and enhancements.

What We Offer:        

• High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Employee Referral Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.