Operations Team Lead

Clarios•Canby, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Team Lead at our fully integrated Clarios plant in Canby, OR, you’ll be a hands-on leader assigned where the operation needs you most. As a floater, you will rotate across shifts, lines, or departments to provide coverage, stabilize teams, and lead through change—whether that’s covering vacancies, supporting new launches, or stepping in during peak demand. In this role, you’ll lead 15–20 unionized production team members, owning daily shift execution across battery manufacturing lines. You’ll be accountable for safety, production targets, staffing, employee relations, and performance on the floor. This is a true frontline leadership role—solving problems in real time, coaching employees, and setting the standard for a safe, clean, and high-performing operation. This position is ideal for leaders who enjoy variety, adaptability, and being where leadership matters most: on the floor, with the team. With 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., this role also provides strong visibility and a proven path to future growth into Area Manager, Superintendent, Plant Manager, and other senior operations roles.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment or warehouse environment.
Proven ability to work effectively during overnight hours and manage third-shift operations as needed

Nice To Haves

High-volume production experience in automotive, battery, or similar manufacturing industries
Experience working in a union environment and managing collective bargaining agreements
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Bachelor's degree is a plus but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Train production team members to perform work assignments safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant standards and union agreements
Build strong employee relationships through consistent coaching, fair application of company policies, and effective collaboration with union representatives
Manage shift staffing to meet production goals, and support cross-functional team operations as needed
Review team performance, facilitate improvement discussions, and align individual contributions with plant objectives
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and housekeeping policies and procedures
Oversee machine and equipment maintenance coordination within your area, working with on-call maintenance support
Track and report key performance indicators including scrap, output per person/hour, and production efficiency metrics
Investigate material variances and recommend improvements
Encourage team-driven ideas for process, equipment, and quality enhancements