Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Business Continuity 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 Business Continuity Specialist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey 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 Business Continuity Senior Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity and resilience of manufacturing operations at our De Soto, Kansas facility. This position is responsible for identifying potential risks, conducting business impact analyses, and developing and maintaining robust business continuity and mitigation strategies. The role drives enterprise-wide preparedness by leading planning, testing, and continuous improvement of continuity programs, with a focus on protecting operational integrity across production, supply chain, and support functions. This position serves as a key advisor and communicator, partnering across the organization to strengthen resilience and support effective response and recovery from disruptions. A proactive and strategic approach is essential to advance organizational readiness and align continuity initiatives with broader business objectives. Essential Duties: Functional Operations: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity (BC) plans tailored to the specific business unit needs of a high-volume manufacturing environment Conduct regular risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIAs) to identify critical operations, dependencies, and potential vulnerabilities across production, support, vendor, and supply chain processes Coordinate the Risk Review Board/Risk Council program, including monitoring and tracking progress of risk mitigation plans Oversee the development of crisis communication strategies and ensure effective communication channels are established to support timely incident response and recovery Maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and government agencies to enable coordinated and effective responses to regional or global disruptions Utilize and support Business Continuity technologies and platforms (e.g., Fusion) to manage planning, documentation, and incident response activities Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and analyze emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory requirements (including ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600) to continuously enhance and mature BC plans and program effectiveness Manage and report on the status of BC program initiatives to senior leadership, providing actionable insights, mitigation strategies, and recommendations for continuous improvement Identify opportunities to integrate Lean Manufacturing principles into continuity planning to improve efficiency, resilience, and operational uptime Training & Team Support: Lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of BC exercises, simulations, and drills to ensure readiness and validate plan effectiveness Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Business Continuity, providing guidance, coaching, and training to employees at all levels to foster a culture of resilience and preparedness Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with internal departments, including Operations, IT, Security, and Supply Chain, to align resilience objectives and integrate BC initiatives into broader organizational and operational strategies Act as a key liaison during incidents to support cross-functional communication, escalation, and coordination of response and recovery efforts Quality, Safety, & Compliance: Ensure business continuity plans, exercises, and program activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards (including ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600), and organizational risk management frameworks Support audit activities and assessments related to business continuity, ensuring documentation accuracy, compliance readiness, and continuous program improvement Travel Requirement: Minimal travel may be required for training, site support, or coordination across locations (typically less than 10%) 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: Bachelor's degree in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field Relevant and substantial Business Continuity or risk management experience may be substituted for required education Professional certification in Business Continuity (e.g., MBCI, CBCP) required at time of hire, or willingness and ability to obtain certification within 6-12 months of hire Preferred: Master's degree in Risk Management, Emergency Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Essential Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in Business Continuity, with demonstrated experience in complex or high-paced operational environments Proven ability to develop and implement Business Continuity plans within manufacturing, industrial, or other highly operational, complex environments Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Excellent analytical skills, including experience conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses (BIAs) and translating findings into actionable strategies Experience in crisis management and emergency response planning, with understanding of supply chain and production operations Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or certification efforts related to business continuity or resilience programs Advanced proficiency with Business Continuity technology and software platforms (e.g., Fusion or similar systems) Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels 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: 10+ years of progressive Business Continuity experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting Experience in high-volume battery manufacturing or a related industrial environment such as electronics, automotive, or energy storage Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and their integration into continuity planning Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 22301 and NFPA 1600 Experience with enterprise Business Continuity tools such as Fusion Physical Demands: Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 40% Walk: 30% Stand: 30% Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (