Maintenance PlannerWhat you will do:Improve workforce productivity and work quality by eliminating potential delays through the proper planning and coordination of labor, parts, and machine time. Act as the guardian for the plant's maintenance expense by planning, scheduling, and coordinating all maintenance work. Maintain liaison between operations and maintenance teams to ensure prompt, efficient service, and utilize records and files to analyze and report on maintenance results.How You Will Do It<ul><li>Define and deliver the annual Maintenance Expense Budget ($2M-$12M USD) through the Maintenance Master Schedule and convert it into agreed-upon monthly outlooks.</li><li>Manage the plant's spare parts inventory ($1.6M-$9M USD) to guarantee support for preventive programs and quick failure response.</li><li>Prioritize all maintenance activities based on risk assessments and budget constraints to optimize resources.</li><li>Establish and maintain a calendar of interventions agreed upon by all Operations Managers.</li><li>Accurately define, estimate work requests, and prepare meaningful control reports to measure performance like PM Compliance.</li><li>Manage the work order backlog and balance available resources using visual aids like Gantt charts.</li><li>Ensure all PM and AM procedures are synchronized with global standards and maintenance schedules.</li><li>Build equipment maintenance records, support EMR analysis for projects, and ensure work order maturity.</li></ul>What We Look For<ul><li>A technical school background and a mechanical/electrical background are necessary.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Maximo, with the ability to read blueprints.</li><li>Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Understanding of work order systems, prioritization, and scheduling, with a proven ability to bring order from chaos.</li><li>A customer-service orientation and a professional style capable of commanding respect across maintenance and operations organizations.</li></ul>What we do hereOur Florence, South Carolina distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and motorcycles. We have been here since 2007 and now employ more than 285 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and received the United Way Campaign Excellence Award annually since 2015. Our employees also support the American Heart Association.What you get:<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</li><li>Parental and caregiver leave programs</li><li>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</li><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. </li></ul>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; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where 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 passion—where 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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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Maintenance Planner

Maintenance PlannerWhat you will do:Improve workforce productivity and work quality by eliminating potential delays through the proper planning and coordination of labor, parts, and machine time. Act as the guardian for the plant's maintenance expense by planning, scheduling, and coordinating all maintenance work. Maintain liaison between operations and maintenance teams to ensure prompt, efficient service, and utilize records and files to analyze and report on maintenance results.How You Will Do It<ul><li>Define and deliver the annual Maintenance Expense Budget ($2M-$12M USD) through the Maintenance Master Schedule and convert it into agreed-upon monthly outlooks.</li><li>Manage the plant's spare parts inventory ($1.6M-$9M USD) to guarantee support for preventive programs and quick failure response.</li><li>Prioritize all maintenance activities based on risk assessments and budget constraints to optimize resources.</li><li>Establish and maintain a calendar of interventions agreed upon by all Operations Managers.</li><li>Accurately define, estimate work requests, and prepare meaningful control reports to measure performance like PM Compliance.</li><li>Manage the work order backlog and balance available resources using visual aids like Gantt charts.</li><li>Ensure all PM and AM procedures are synchronized with global standards and maintenance schedules.</li><li>Build equipment maintenance records, support EMR analysis for projects, and ensure work order maturity.</li></ul>What We Look For<ul><li>A technical school background and a mechanical/electrical background are necessary.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Maximo, with the ability to read blueprints.</li><li>Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Understanding of work order systems, prioritization, and scheduling, with a proven ability to bring order from chaos.</li><li>A customer-service orientation and a professional style capable of commanding respect across maintenance and operations organizations.</li></ul>What we do hereOur Florence, South Carolina distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and motorcycles. We have been here since 2007 and now employ more than 285 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and received the United Way Campaign Excellence Award annually since 2015. Our employees also support the American Heart Association.What you get:<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire</li><li>Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</li><li>Parental and caregiver leave programs</li><li>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</li><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.&nbsp;</li></ul>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; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where 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 passion—where 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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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