Production Supervisor

What you will do

Under general direction has responsibility for ensuring that production requirements are met, appropriate staffing levels are maintained, employee relations are good, and a safe/clean work environment is maintained. Plans, directs, coordinates and controls manufacturing activities in assigned work area to achieve established management goals.

How you will do it

• Supervise production department of 15-35 employees; facilitate employee team operations.

• Prepare shift reports, reports daily indicators, including production scrap.

• Arranges for proper maintenance of machines and equipment.

• Assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements.

• Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members.

• Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.

• May audit Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.

• May control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard costs.

• May coordinate workflow with Production Control.

Employee relations

• Coach and provide consistent application of employee relation policies and collective bargaining agreements.

• Review and coach employees in accordance with the plant goals.

• Supports and oversees training of employees as needed.

• Trains production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently.

Safety

• Maintain a commitment to safety in all aspects of the job

• Administers and enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures.

• Must be able to work 12 hours shifts (night or day shift), overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements.

What we look for

• Bachelor's Degree Required. Engineering, Business, Operations or other related fields preferred.

• Minimum one year supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.

• Computer/inventory management experience preferred

• Previous experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

• Must be able to work a PM or overnight shift

What we do here

Middletown, Delaware is home to a distribution center that charges, packages and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We opened in 2011 and now employ more than 350 people and operate six days per week. Our employees are actively involved in the community and support a variety of local organizations, including the Middletown/Odessa/Townsend Senior Center and local fire departments.

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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.

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 .... 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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