Objective

Ensure the achievement of production targets in the assigned area by guaranteeing compliance with safety quality environmental and operational standards. This role exists to maintain stable operations protect people and equipment and drive continuous improvement through effective management of processes resources and frontline teams.

The Role

As a Production Engineer you will oversee daily plant operations while ensuring adherence to manufacturing procedures industry standards (IATF 16949 ISO 14001 ISO 45001) and Clarios values. You will lead shift activities coordinate with maintenance planning and quality teams and ensure safe efficient and highquality production.
You will also manage incident response support audits coach highperformance teams implement Lean/TPM practices and ensure continuity of operations across shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead startofshift meetings and ensure alignment on safety production priorities and operational goals.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LoTo) and all safety procedures.
• Approve special work permits (hot work heights confined spaces energy isolation).
• Stop and correct unsafe acts or substandard conditions affecting safety quality or equipment integrity.
• Ensure proper identification management and escalation of nonconforming products.
• Approve and audit firstpiece inspections and operational conditions.
• Conduct Safetrack observations and close deviations with timely feedback.
• Collect information and support incident investigations following escalation protocols.
• Ensure execution of production plans and escalate deviations impacting schedule or continuity.
• Guarantee continuous operation between shiftszero minutes lost at shift handover.
• Oversee basic equipment care ensure work orders are raised and closed properly.
• Support TPM 5S standard work Quick Changeover and other Lean initiatives.
• Conduct LPA audits and ensure corrective actions are executed.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures applicable to the area.
• Lead HighPerformance Teams (HPTs) ensuring problemsolving scorecard management and maturity progression.
• Manage staffing matters: vacations attendance exceptions and payroll inputs.
• Promote an inclusive healthy and collaborative work environment aligned to Clarios values.
• Support training certification and development plans for all team members.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and follow methodologies such as Gemba Green Belt and rapid problemsolving.

Expected Outcomes

• Safe and stable operations with zero highrisk incidents.
• Full compliance with quality standards firstpiece approvals and LPA audit requirements.
• Execution of the production plan with minimal downtime and strong shift continuity.
• Effective escalation and resolution of operational deviations.
• Highperformance teams with clear metrics problemsolving capability and consistent followup.
• Improved operational discipline through TPM Lean tools and standardization.
• Strong alignment with Clarios values demonstrated through leadership communication and team engagement.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Schooling Area

• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Electrical Chemical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Related engineering fields

Desirable Knowledge

• Manufacturing operations and process control
• Safety systems (STOP Safetrack LoTo)
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / IATF 16949
• TPM Lean Manufacturing 5S standard work QCO Kanban
• Inventory control and basic equipment care
• ERP systems (SAP QAD)
• Leadership and team management

Core Competencies

• Effective communication and assertiveness
• Leadership and team development
• Problemsolving and decisionmaking
• Time management and prioritization
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
• Inclusive and ethical leadership aligned with company values

Work Model & Travel

Onsite at the Celeya DC (role includes rotating shifts).
No travel required.