Plant Superintendent – Lead Manufacturing Excellence at a Global Industry Leader

Winston-Salem, NC | Full-Time | On-site

Lead. Develop. Deliver.

Clarios is the world leader in low-voltage battery solutions, powering 1 in 3 vehicles globally. As Plant Superintendent at our Winston-Salem Assembly Plant, you’ll play a critical role in driving operational excellence, developing the next generation of leaders, and ensuring safe, efficient production of batteries that fuel the world’s mobility. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity at a company known for scale, sustainability, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As Plant Superintendent, you will:

• Lead and coach production supervisors and hourly teams to exceed performance and safety goals.
• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics aligned to quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S tools to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with Clarios environmental, safety, and quality standards including ISO 9001/IATF 16949.
• Develop future plant leaders through coaching, structured feedback, and performance management.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve issues, schedule production, and ensure customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field. Or commensurate experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate teams, manage conflict, and drive accountability.
• Track record of delivering results through metrics and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Experience with Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma (Black Belt a plus).
• Automotive, battery, or high-volume production background.
• Prior military leadership experience is highly valued — veterans are encouraged to apply.

Why Clarios? Why Winston-Salem?

• Global Leadership: Clarios is the #1 low-voltage battery producer in the world — selling ~155 million batteries annually and operating at ~4x the scale of our nearest competitor.
• Sustainability Leader: We recycle 8,000 batteries per hour, every hour — and 100% of our products sold are recyclable.
• Global Reach: Our technologies power vehicles in 100 countries, supported by a team of 16,000 employees across the globe.
• Long-Term Stability: We combine a legacy of manufacturing excellence with forward-thinking innovation.
• Local Impact: Since 1978, our Winston-Salem plant has been a cornerstone of Clarios’ manufacturing network—producing high-performance batteries for automotive and marine applications. With a workforce of over 350 dedicated employees, the plant plays an active role in the community through meaningful partnerships, including food drives with Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives benefiting Brenner Children’s Hospital.

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 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 for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

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.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.