The Role
The Operations Manager is responsible for managing human and material resources, as well as overseeing the activities of Operations, Shipping, and Mixed areas to ensure production objectives are met in terms of quality, volume, and delivery time.
What you'll do
- Ensure a safe workplace with zero accidents and first-aid incidents.
- Meet and exceed customer requirements and service expectations.
- Maintain constant communication with operational staff to motivate, train, and achieve service level goals.
- Follow up and execute action plans derived from HPT initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, including proposing, tracking, and implementing improvement ideas.
- Control and manage inventory, including inventory explanations and accountability.
- Promote active participation in CMS initiatives.
- Participate in the review and implementation of engineering changes.
- Apply ISO 14001 requirements related to the role and act appropriately during environmental emergencies.
- Measure HPT performance through scorecards and coach key contributors to achieve objectives.
- Enforce safety system procedures and coordinate hygiene and health programs.
- Support and participate in personnel training.
What success looks like
- Production targets consistently met. - Zero safety incidents and high regulatory compliance. - Engaged and high-performing operational teams. - Strong inventory control and continuous improvement of culture.
Core competencies
- Leadership and people management. - Decision-making and problem-solving. - Organization and responsiveness. - Conflict management. - Proactivity and empathy.
Core competencies
- Leadership and people management.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Organization and responsiveness.
- Conflict management.
- Proactivity and empathy.
What you'll bring
- Experience leading operational teams in production or distribution environments.
- Strong communication and coaching skills.
- Customer-oriented mindset and continuous improvement focus.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering / Industrial Administration, or Electrical Engineering.
Technical knowledge & skills
- Operations and general management.
- Budget preparation and control.
- Inventory management.
- Safety systems and ISO 14001 knowledge.
- Personnel management and labor relations.
Additional requirements
- Advanced conversational English.
- Experience in production, warehousing, or distribution.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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