Director of Operations - Manufacturing

What you will do:

The Director of Operations leads all resources and activities related to select facilities across the US. Functional areas include Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Production Efficiency Engineering and Maintenance. The Director of Operations will have full responsibility for aligning the people, processes, measurements, standards and efforts across the operations with the primary focus areas of safety, delivery, quality and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall budget responsibility for the plants and setting strategic direction for operations, driving positive P&L results through volume production, cost management, and resource utilization.
• Collaboration with site Plant Controllers and Managers to develop annual operating plans, communicate monthly performance, and develop recovery actions as required.
• Participation in long-range plant expansion, conversion, equipment planning, and overseeing the maintenance of buildings, equipment, and security.
• Prioritization of a culture of safety, ensuring communication of safety priorities, and championing process improvements to eliminate preventable workplace incidents.
• Growth and development of the workforce to support future production and quality expectations through effective management, engagement, and motivation.
• Evaluation and development of departmental procedures to support cost control, quality standards, efficiency, and accuracy, while championing process improvement initiatives.
• Development and direction of programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facilities, including Lean principles and tools to improve operations.
• Ensuring customer and internal expectations are met in terms of quality, cost, and on-time delivery, while collaborating with Human Resources to develop and maintain a productive work team through hiring, training, and professional development programs.
  
  

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Engineering degree preferred; MBA preferred
• Minimum 15 years working in operations management experience in a multi-site high volume, complex, discrete manufacturing environment. Previous experience in lead acid battery manufacturing is highly desirable
• 10 years of experience in plant leadership required; experience leading multi-plant operations desired. Experience in a union manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of environmental and health and safety standards required
• Demonstrated experience using lean manufacturing and six sigma tools preferred
• Demonstrated ability to identify current state and the desired future state, and develop and execute plans and strategies to close the gaps.
• 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
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
  
  

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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