Manufacturing Supervisor - St. Joseph DAP

** What You Will Do
** As a
** Manufacturing Supervisor**, you will oversee production operations to ensure output goals, safety standards, and employee engagement are consistently met. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is critical to maintaining smooth plant operations and supporting Clarios’ commitment to quality and efficiency.

You’ll lead a team of production personnel, coordinate daily manufacturing activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is on-site at the plant and requires flexibility to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed.
** What the Group Does
** The Manufacturing team is responsible for producing high-quality batteries that power vehicles worldwide. This group ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence. As part of the Operations unit, the team plays a vital role in Clarios’ ability to deliver reliable energy storage solutions to customers.

What Does Success Look Like
* Train and coach production personnel to perform assignments safely and efficiently.
* Maintain strong employee relations through consistent application of policies and coaching.
* Ensure production goals are met by managing staffing levels and assigning work effectively.
* Administer and enforce health, environmental, and safety standards across the plant floor.
* Drive continuous improvement by investigating variances and encouraging process enhancements.
* Monitor KPIs such as scrap rates, productivity per person/hour, and labor/material usage to meet or exceed cost standards.
** What We Look For
** Required* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field (preferred but not required).
* Minimum 3+ years of prior supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
* Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred
* Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
** What we do here
**** St. Joseph - Assembly Plant DAP
** St. Joseph, Missouri, is home to our assembly plant, which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and Camp Quality.
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* Note:

** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future;
Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.#LI-SG1
** 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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
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* Who we are:

** Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries;

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