Manufacturing Supervisor Fort Wayne IN

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What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Supervisor you will lead daily production operations within a union manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety quality delivery and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining productive labor relations and consistent application of the collective bargaining agreement. This role develops and leads hourly employees enforces standard work and drives continuous improvement aligned with plant goals.

How You Will Do It

Lead daily production execution to meet safety quality delivery and cost targets in a union environment.

Plan labor assign work and manage staffing levels in accordance with production requirements and the collective bargaining agreement.

Train coach and develop hourly employees to perform work safely efficiently and in compliance with established standard work practices.

Maintain effective employee relations through daytoday leadership consistent policy application and adherence to union contract provisions.

Administer attendance discipline and performance management processes in coordination with plant policies and labor relations guidance.

Ensure compliance with all health environmental and safety policies procedures and housekeeping standards.

Monitor and report key performance indicators including productivity scrap and labor efficiency; take corrective action as needed.

Investigate production and material variances determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Reinforce standard work conduct audits and drive continuous improvement through employee engagement and team problemsolving.

Coordinate with maintenance and support functions to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.

Control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard cost objectives.

Prepare required operational labor and performance reports.

Work assigned shifts and required overtime to support business and customer requirements.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What We Look For

Bachelors degree preferred in Engineering Operations Business or a related field. (Preferred)

Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a union manufacturing or distribution environment.

Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements attendance and disciplinary processes.

Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.

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 and Employee Assistance Program

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 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.