Plant Manager

Clarios • United States, SC

32d

About The Position

The Plant Manager will have overall accountability for the performance and strategic direction of a new site in the U.S. This leader will drive the successful launch of the facility, including site readiness, equipment installation, organizational structure, and ramp to full production in partnership with the core project team. Beyond start up, the plant manager will oversee all day-to-day operations and long-term planning to ensure sustained operational excellence, safety and profitability. This role is responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive business strategy aligned with corporate objectives, with a strong emphasis on financial performance, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering preferred, MBA preferred
• Minimum 15 years working in operations management experience in a multi-site high-volume, complex, discrete manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in plant leadership required
• Proven ability to lead and drive continuous improvement and predictive maintenance management
• Travel required

Nice To Haves

• experience leading multi-plant operations desired.

Responsibilities

• Overall budget responsibility and setting strategic direction for operations, driving profitability through effective cost management, resource utilization work force engagement.
• Collaboration with all levels of the organization to develop and execute annual operating plans.
• Effective and consistent communication of KPI performance and action planning to drive improvements.
• Manage materials and control plant spending by monitoring KPI’s for production requirements, overtime hours, and scrap/waste material and utilize lean processes to improve inefficiencies within the plant.
• Drive continuous improvement in the plant sponsoring the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and achieve and sustain maturity levels in our Manufacturing System Model.
• Develop the workforce for today and the future across all levels to support our ever-changing business needs through effective management, engagement, and motivation.

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.

What This Job Offers

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