Manufacturing Supervisor
Clarios · Kentucky
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Clarios (automotive) in Kentucky. You will lead daily production operations within a union manufacturing environment.
- They ask for
- 1+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 55%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
- Welding 36%
- CNC 36%
- Machining 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Clarios
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What You Will Do
As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead daily production operations within a union manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining productive labor relations and consistent application of the collective bargaining agreement. This role develops and leads hourly employees, enforces standard work, and drives continuous improvement aligned with plant goals.
requirements
and the collective bargaining agreement.
- ✓Train, coach, and develop hourly employees to perform work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standard work practices.
- ✓Maintain effective employee relations through day‑to‑day leadership, consistent policy application, and adherence to union contract provisions.
- ✓Administer attendance, discipline, and performance management processes in coordination with plant policies and labor relations guidance.
- ✓Ensure compliance with all health, environmental, and safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
- ✓Monitor and report key performance indicators including productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency; take corrective action as needed.
- ✓Investigate production and material variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- ✓Reinforce standard work, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement through employee engagement and team problem‑solving.
- ✓Coordinate with maintenance and support functions to ensure equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
- ✓Control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard cost objectives.
- ✓Prepare required operational, labor, and performance reports.
- ✓Work assigned shifts and required overtime to support business and customer requirements.
requirements
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How You Will Do It
- •Lead daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets in a union environment.
- •Plan labor, assign work, and manage staffing levels in accordance with production
What We Look For
- •Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. (Preferred)
- •Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a union manufacturing or distribution environment.
- •Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, attendance, and disciplinary processes.
- •Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.
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.