Manufacturing Area Manager- Injection Molding

What You Will Do

The Manufacturing Area Manager is responsible for organization and implementation of plans, procedures and policies necessary to maximize utilization of resources in line with area and plant goals. Incorporate core values of safety, quality and employee relations.

How You Will Do It

• Supervise Manufacturing Supervisors in areas such as production, distribution, volume, cost, quality, and achievement of production plans.
• Ensure good employee relations through Manufacturing Supervisors, including conducting meetings, approving requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers, and discipline.
• Stimulate efficiency and productivity of Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.
• Establish goals and objectives for departments with Manufacturing Supervisors, reviews them with the Plant Manager, and administers the goal setting/performance appraisal program.
• Responsible for selection, hiring, and development of Manufacturing Supervisors, recommending merit increases, promotions, and transfers.
• Coordinate activities within the area with other production areas, plant staff managers, and division, and may develop weekly schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company and plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.
• Recommend improvements in equipment and processes, manages and evaluates the installation of new equipment or processes, ensures proper maintenance of machines and equipment, and maintains the security of products and assets in the area.
  
  

Required

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in management or engineering.
• 3 year supervising salaried employees.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience in Injection Molding environment preferred.
• Previous experience managing multiple shift operations preferred.
  
  

What We Do Here

Our Florence, Kentucky components plant began operations in 1978 and here is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids and our battery containers and covers. Here we produce around 173,000 cases a day.

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.

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