Manufacturing Area Manager

Clarios • Saint Joseph, MO

1d

About The Position

What you will do: Under management direction, 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. Manages all or a substantial portion of the daily production function within a plant. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies. Focuses on development and management of production personnel, particularly next generation leadership. How you will do it: Supervises Manufacturing Supervisors with respect to production, distribution, volume, cost, quality and achievement of production plans. Assures, through Manufacturing Supervisors, good employee relations. May conduct employee meetings, approves requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers and discipline. Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees. Assures efficient utilization of equipment and facilities. In conjunction with Manufacturing Supervisors, establishes goals and objectives for assigned departments for review by Plant Manager. Administers the goal setting/performance appraisal program for the area. Responsible for selection, hiring and development of Manufacturing Supervisors. Recommends merit increases, promotions and transfers. Coordinates activities within his area with those of other production areas, plant staff managers and division. In conjunction with Production Control may develop weekly schedules to meet customer requirements. Assures compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices. Participates in base plan presentation. Continuously reviews ongoing performance within area of responsibility and takes action to assure achievement of goals. Recommends improvements in equipment and processes. Coordinates, manages and evaluates the installation of new equipment or processes in area of responsibility. Assures proper maintenance of machines and equipment in area of responsibility. Coordinates longer term planning for major maintenance projects. Assures compliance with quality and process specifications. Maintains the security of products and assets in area of responsibility. Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 3+ year managing employees in manufacturing setting required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Lead Acid battery experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize utilization of resources
• Manage daily production function
• Increase productivity and improve efficiencies
• Development and management of production personnel
• Supervise Manufacturing Supervisors
• Assure good employee relations
• Approve requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers and discipline
• Stimulate maximum efficiency and productivity
• Assure efficient utilization of equipment and facilities
• Establish goals and objectives for assigned departments
• Administer the goal setting/performance appraisal program
• Responsible for selection, hiring and development of Manufacturing Supervisors
• Recommend merit increases, promotions and transfers
• Coordinate activities with other production areas, plant staff managers and division
• Develop weekly schedules to meet customer requirements
• Assure compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices
• Participate in base plan presentation
• Continuously review ongoing performance
• Recommend improvements in equipment and processes
• Coordinate, manage and evaluate the installation of new equipment or processes
• Assure proper maintenance of machines and equipment
• Coordinate longer term planning for major maintenance projects
• Assure compliance with quality and process specifications
• Maintain the security of products and assets

Benefits

• 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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• 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 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager