Manufacturing Area Manager

What you will do

The Manufacturing Area Manager 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.

• Supervise Manufacturing Supervisors in areas such as production, distribution, volume, cost, quality, and achievement of production plans.
• Ensure good employee relations through Manufacturing Supervisors, including conducting meetings, approving requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers, and discipline.
• Stimulate efficiency and productivity of Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.
• Establish goals and objectives for departments with Manufacturing Supervisors, review them with the Plant Manager, and administer the goal setting/performance appraisal program.
• Responsible for selection, hiring, and development of Manufacturing Supervisors, recommending merit increases, promotions, and transfers.
• Coordinate activities within the area with other production areas, plant staff managers, and division, and may develop weekly schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company and plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.
• Recommend improvements in equipment and processes, manage and evaluate the installation of new equipment or processes, ensure proper maintenance of machines and equipment, and maintain the security of products and assets in the area.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in manufacturing environment in management or engineering.
• 3+ years supervising salaried employees.

• Previous experience in Injection Molding environment.
• Previous experience managing multiple shift operations.

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and manufactures Power Frame grids and battery containers and covers. We produce around 173,000 cases a day.

• 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.

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials.

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

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.

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