Manufacturing Area Manager

What you will do:

Under management direction is responsible for organization and implementation of plans procedures and policies necessary to maximize utilization of resources in line with area and plant goals. Incorporate core values of safety quality and employee relations. Manages all or a substantial portion of the daily production function within a plant. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies. Focuses on development and management of production personnel particularly next generation leadership.

How you will do it:

• Supervises Manufacturing Supervisors with respect to production distribution volume cost quality and achievement of production plans.

• Assures through Manufacturing Supervisors good employee relations. May conduct employee meetings approves requisitions promotions merit increases transfers and discipline.

• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.

• In conjunction with Manufacturing Supervisors establishes goals and objectives for assigned departments for review by Plant Manager. Administers the goal setting/performance appraisal program for the area.

• Responsible for selection hiring and development of Manufacturing Supervisors. Recommends merit increases promotions and transfers.

• Coordinates activities within his area with those of other production areas plant staff managers and conjunction with Production Control may develop weekly schedules to meet customer requirements.

• Assures compliance with Company and Plant policies health and safety standards environmental regulations hazardous waste and good housekeeping practices.

• Participates in base plan presentation. Continuously reviews ongoing performance within area of responsibility and takes action to assure achievement of goals.

• Recommends improvements in equipment and processes. Coordinates manages and evaluates the installation of new equipment or processes in area of responsibility.

• Assures proper maintenance of machines and equipment in area of responsibility. Coordinates longer term planning for major maintenance projects.

• Assures compliance with quality and process specifications.

• Maintains the security of products and assets in area of responsibility.

• Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or related field required.

• Minimum 6 years experience in manufacturing environment required.

• Minimum 3 year managing employees in manufacturing setting required.

Preferred

• Previous Lead Acid battery experience is helpful but not required.

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance Employee Assistance Program and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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