Manufacturing Supervisor

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead daily production operations within a union manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining productive labor relations and consistent application of the collective bargaining agreement. This role develops and leads hourly employees, enforces standard work, and drives continuous improvement aligned with plant goals.

How You Will Do It

• Lead daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets in a union environment.
• Plan labor, assign work, and manage staffing levels in accordance with production requirements and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Train, coach, and develop hourly employees to perform work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standard work practices.
• Maintain effective employee relations through day‑to‑day leadership, consistent policy application, and adherence to union contract provisions.
• Administer attendance, discipline, and performance management processes in coordination with plant policies and labor relations guidance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, environmental, and safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators including productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency; take corrective action as needed.
• Investigate production and material variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Reinforce standard work, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement through employee engagement and team problem‑solving.
• Coordinate with maintenance and support functions to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard cost objectives.
• Prepare required operational, labor, and performance reports.
• Work assigned shifts and required overtime to support business and customer requirements.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. (Preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a union manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, attendance, and disciplinary processes.
• Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.

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, and Employee Assistance Program
• 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 recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide.