Manufacturing Supervisor - A Shift

About this role

The position is located in St. Joseph DAP

What You Will Do • Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to ensure production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assign work to meet daily manufacturing goals.

• Foster a positive work environment through employee coaching, development, and consistent application of company policies.

• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing health, environmental, housekeeping, and safety standards.

• Monitor production performance, investigate material variances, and recommend process improvements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by encouraging employee involvement in process, procedure, and equipment enhancements.

• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

• Prepare production reports and track key performance indicators as required.

• Support plant operations through overtime and additional duties as needed.

How You Will Do It • Train production employees to perform work assignments safely and effectively.

• Coach team members and maintain strong employee relations through consistent leadership practices.

• Facilitate team meetings and support employee engagement initiatives when applicable.

• Review employee performance and provide feedback aligned with plant objectives.

• Administer wage and salary policies for production personnel.

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

• Arrange equipment maintenance and oversee inspections when required.

• Monitor labor and material usage to support cost and productivity goals.

• Audit and maintain Standard Work Practices to ensure operational effectiveness.

• Investigate production issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Administer union agreements and disciplinary procedures when applicable.

What We Look For Required • High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production processes.

Preferred • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading employee teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of labor relations, union environments, and manufacturing best practices.

• Experience analyzing production metrics and implementing operational improvements.

Applicants must   be authorized to   work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future;   Clarios   will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.  

What we do here St. Joseph - Assembly Plant    

St. Joseph, Missouri, is home to our assembly plant which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and   operate   six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy, and Camp Quality.    

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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, 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.

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.

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. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected st

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