Manufacturing Area Manager

What you will do

Under management direction, 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. Manages all or a substantial portion of the daily production function within a plant. Incorporates best-in-class practices to increase productivity and improve efficiencies. Focuses on development and management of production personnel, particularly next generation leadership. 

How you will do it

• Supervises Manufacturing Supervisors in areas such as production, distribution, volume, cost, quality, and achievement of production plans.

• Ensures good employee relations through Manufacturing Supervisors, including conducting meetings, approving requisitions, promotions, merit increases, transfers, and discipline

• Maximizes efficiency and productivity of both Manufacturing Supervisors and production employees, ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and facilities.

• Establishes goals and objectives for departments in conjunction with Manufacturing Supervisors, and administers the goal setting/performance appraisal program.

• Handles selection, hiring, and development of Manufacturing Supervisors, and recommends merit increases, promotions, and transfers.

• Coordinates activities with other production areas, plant staff managers, and division, and may develop weekly schedules with Production Control to meet customer requirements.

• Ensures compliance with Company and Plant policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.

• Recommends and manages improvements in equipment and processes, ensures proper maintenance of machines, and coordinates long-term planning for major maintenance projects.

What we look for 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.   

• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment. 

• Minimum 3+ year managing employees in manufacturing setting. 

What we do here

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.  

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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 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.

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