Manufacturing Area Manager (Engineering)

What you will do- As an Area Manager at our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant, you will report directly to the Plant Operations Manager and oversee a substantial portion of daily production operations. This role is fully onsite in a high-output facility that employs over 350 people and operates five days per week. You will drive performance, safety, and employee engagement across your assigned area and play a pivotal role in growing the next generation of frontline leadership.

How you will do it:

• Lead and coach a team of Manufacturing Supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production across multiple shifts.
• Manage daily metrics related to safety, volume, cost, and quality while aligning to plant-wide targets and initiatives.
• Foster an environment of accountability and continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and root cause analysis tools.
• Develop and execute training, performance evaluation, and career path strategies for supervisors and hourly team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain to remove bottlenecks and optimize throughput.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, and labor regulations, as well as Clarios' values and operational standards.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field with 6+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience managing multiple teams or shifts, ideally with 50+ direct/indirect reports.
• Proven ability to lead through others, engage teams, and drive measurable results.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and a proactive approach to floor-level problem solving.
• Ability to foster collaboration across departments such as supply chain and quality.

Preferred:

• Experience in a high-volume assembly or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with union environments.
• Demonstrated success with 5S initiatives, lean improvements, and cost-reduction projects

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply
At Clarios, we value the discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills that military veterans bring to the workplace. If you've led teams, thrived under pressure, and taken ownership of critical missions—your experience translates here. We proudly support veteran hiring and are committed to helping you find purpose and growth in your next chapter.

Not sure how your military background aligns with this role? Reach out or apply—we'll help connect the dots.

What we do here: Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 350 people and operate five days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for 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.

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