Manufacturing Supervisor

Clarios•United States, KY

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that production requirements are met, appropriate staffing levels are maintained, employee relations are good, and a safe/clean work environment is maintained. You will plan, direct, coordinate and control manufacturing activities in assigned work area to achieve established management goals. Trains production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently. Maintains good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies. Requisitions operating personnel to meet established goals. May facilitate employee team operations. May review and coach employees in accordance with the plant goals. Administers production salary/wage policy for operating personnel properly. Administers and enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures. Arranges for proper maintenance of machines and equipment. May reports daily indicators, including production scrap, batteries per person/hour, and batteries per measured hour. Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements. Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members. May audit Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice. May ensure boosting requirements are met. May oversee receiving and receiving inspections. May assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements. May control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard costs. May familiarize personnel with Company rules and regulations. May administer union agreements and disciplinary procedures. May recommend improvements in machines and equipment. May recommend improvement in job methods and procedures. May prepare reports. Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred
1+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing or shipping/distribution environment
Must be able to work any assigned shift and required overtime.

Responsibilities

Ensuring that production requirements are met
Maintaining appropriate staffing levels
Maintaining good employee relations
Maintaining a safe/clean work environment
Plan, direct, coordinate and control manufacturing activities in assigned work area to achieve established management goals
Trains production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently
Maintains good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies
Requisitions operating personnel to meet established goals
May facilitate employee team operations
May review and coach employees in accordance with the plant goals
Administers production salary/wage policy for operating personnel properly
Administers and enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures
Arranges for proper maintenance of machines and equipment
May reports daily indicators, including production scrap, batteries per person/hour, and batteries per measured hour
Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements
Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members
May audit Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice
May ensure boosting requirements are met
May oversee receiving and receiving inspections
May assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements
May control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard costs
May familiarize personnel with Company rules and regulations
May administer union agreements and disciplinary procedures
May recommend improvements in machines and equipment
May recommend improvement in job methods and procedures
May prepare reports
Performs other duties as assigned

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, 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 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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