Operations Team Lead

What You Will Do

As an Operations Team Lead at our fully integrated Clarios plant in Canby, OR, you’ll be a hands‑on leader rotating across shifts, lines, or departments to provide coverage, stabilize teams, and lead through change. You will own daily shift execution for 15–20 unionized production team members, ensuring safety, production targets, staffing, employee relations, and performance.

• Train production team members to perform work assignments safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant standards and union agreements
• Build strong employee relationships through consistent coaching, fair application of company policies, and effective collaboration with union representatives
• Manage shift staffing to meet production goals, and support cross‑functional team operations as needed
• Review team performance, facilitate improvement discussions, and align individual contributions with plant objectives
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and housekeeping policies and procedures
• Oversee machine and equipment maintenance coordination within your area, working with on‑call maintenance support
• Track and report key performance indicators including scrap, output per person/hour, and production efficiency metrics
• Investigate material variances and recommend improvements
• Encourage team‑driven ideas for process, equipment, and quality enhancements

• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Proven ability to work effectively during overnight hours and manage third‑shift operations as needed

• High‑volume production experience in automotive, battery, or similar manufacturing industries
• Experience working in a union environment and managing collective bargaining agreements
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not a requirement

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location LEED certification, full‑service cafeteria, workout facility
• Recognized as one of 2026’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, fourth consecutive year

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. 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.