Operations Team Lead

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• How you will do it
• 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
• What we look for
• Required:
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively during overnight hours and manage third-shift operations as needed
• Preferred:
• 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
• What we do here
• Veterans: Your leadership translates here.
• What you get:
• 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 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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