What you will do

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Operations, you will be responsible for directing production and operations for our plant in Red Oak by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and/or supervisors. This site is a Lead-Acid battery manufacturing facility

How you will do it

• Develop and lead a plant operating rhythm and KPI’s including a daily Gemba walk to monitor and meet daily plant objectives.




• Work with the site Plant Controller to develop the plant operating plan and communicate monthly performance versus plan and develop recovery actions as required to meet plan.




• Drive safety, health, and environmental initiatives at the plant to keep employees safe and the site in full compliance with all laws and regulations.




• 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.




• Coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to meet on-time fulfillment targets and internal and external quality goals

What we look for

Required 

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s Degree is preferred.




• Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing environment required; 5+ years of experience in plant leadership required. 




• Demonstrated experience using lean manufacturing and six sigma tools preferred 




• Knowledge of environmental and health and safety standards

Preferred 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization




• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability




• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required

What we do here

Red Oak, Iowa is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids. We have been recognized by the state of Iowa as a renewable energy partner and have received the MidAmerican Energy Clean Air Excellence ​​Award. We opened in 2003 and employ more than 80 people and operate six days per week. Our employees give back to the community through a variety of organizations, including The United Way, Wilson Performing Arts Center, and Relay 4 Life.

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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, 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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