<div>What you will doThe Area Manager has departmental responsibility for the organization and implementation of plans and procedures necessary to maximize utilization of resources in line with area and plant goals. Incorporate core values of safety, quality, and employee relations.  Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.  Focuses on the development and management of production personnel, particularly next-generation leadership.How will you do it<ul><li>Manages daily departmental production functions within the plant.  Supervises Manufacturing Supervisors in areas of safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost.</li><li>Maximizes efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and labor.</li><li>Ensures good employee relations with Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, including conducting meetings, discipline and engagement activities.</li><li>Recommends and manages improvements in equipment and processes, ensures proper maintenance of machines, and coordinates long-term planning for major maintenance projects.</li><li>Coordinates activities with other production areas, plant staff managers, and the division, and may develop weekly schedules with Production Control to meet customer requirements.</li><li>Ensures compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.</li><li>Establishes goals and objectives for departments in conjunction with Manufacturing Supervisors and administers the goal-setting/performance appraisal program.</li><li>Handles selection, hiring, and development of Manufacturing Supervisors, and recommends merit increases, promotions, and transfers.</li></ul>What we look for Required</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Minimum 5+ years managing employees (hourly and salary) in a manufacturing setting.</li><li>Demonstrated ability with process improvement, safety incident management, and metrics-based decision making.</li><li>Excellent presentation skills, data analysis, and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Preferred skills: RCA, TPM, Union Labor Relations.</li></ul>#LI-SG1What 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 recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third 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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Manufacturing Area Manager

<div>What you will doThe Area Manager has departmental responsibility for the organization and implementation of plans and procedures necessary to maximize utilization of resources in line with area and plant goals. Incorporate core values of safety, quality, and employee relations.&nbsp; Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies.&nbsp; Focuses on the development and management of production personnel, particularly next-generation leadership.How will you do it<ul><li>Manages daily departmental production functions within the plant.&nbsp; Supervises Manufacturing Supervisors in areas of safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost.</li><li>Maximizes efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and labor.</li><li>Ensures good employee relations with Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, including conducting meetings, discipline and engagement activities.</li><li>Recommends and manages improvements in equipment and processes, ensures proper maintenance of machines, and coordinates long-term planning for major maintenance projects.</li><li>Coordinates activities with other production areas, plant staff managers, and the division, and may develop weekly schedules with Production Control to meet customer requirements.</li><li>Ensures compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.</li><li>Establishes goals and objectives for departments in conjunction with Manufacturing Supervisors and administers the goal-setting/performance appraisal program.</li><li>Handles selection, hiring, and development of Manufacturing Supervisors, and recommends merit increases, promotions, and transfers.</li></ul>What we look for Required</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Minimum 5+ years managing employees (hourly and salary) in a manufacturing setting.</li><li>Demonstrated ability with process improvement, safety incident management, and metrics-based decision making.</li><li>Excellent presentation skills, data analysis, and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Preferred skills: RCA, TPM, Union Labor Relations.</li></ul>#LI-SG1What 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 recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third 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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