<p></p><p></p><p><b>What you will do-</b></p><p>The Plant Manager will have overall accountability for the performance and strategic direction of a new site in the U.S. This leader will drive the successful launch of the facility, including site readiness, equipment installation, organizational structure, and ramp to full production in partnership with the core project team.</p><p>Beyond start up, the plant manager will oversee all day-to-day operations and long-term planning to ensure sustained operational excellence, safety and profitability. This role is responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive business strategy aligned with corporate objectives, with a strong emphasis on financial performance, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and talent development.</p><p></p><p><b>How you will do it- </b></p><ul><li>Overall budget responsibility and setting strategic direction for operations, driving profitability through effective cost management, resource utilization work force engagement.</li><li>Collaboration with all levels of the organization to develop and execute annual operating plans.</li><li>Effective and consistent communication of KPI performance and action planning to drive improvements.</li><li>Manage materials and control plant spending by monitoring KPI's for production requirements, overtime hours, and scrap/waste material and utilize lean processes to improve inefficiencies within the plant. </li><li>Drive continuous improvement in the plant sponsoring the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and achieve and sustain maturity levels in our Manufacturing System Model.</li><li>Develop the workforce for today and the future across all levels to support our ever-changing business needs through effective management, engagement, and motivation.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we look for</b>-</p><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree is required; Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering preferred, MBA preferred</li><li>Minimum 15 years working in operations management experience in a multi-site high-volume, complex, discrete manufacturing environment.</li><li>10+ years of experience in plant leadership required experience leading multi-plant operations desired.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and drive continuous improvement and predictive maintenance management</li><li>Travel required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you get:</b></p><ul><li><p>Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire</p></li><li><p>Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts</p></li><li><p>Parental and caregiver leave programs</p></li><li><p>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</p></li><li><p>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</p></li><li><p>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</p></li><li><p>Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who we are:</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Veterans/Military Spouses: </b><br />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.</p><p></p><p>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 statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing <u></u> . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please <u>read our latest report</u> . We want you to <u>know your rights</u> because EEO is the law.</p><p></p><p><b>A Note to Job Applicants:</b> please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.</p><p></p><p><b>To All Recruitment Agencies</b>: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.</p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?hpOEVJHkfW8xDudDTr0iGv7y9LiYjC6nr" width="0" height="0" />