Manufacturing Supervisor (Second Shift)
Clarios · Illinois
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor manufacturing role at Clarios (automotive) in Illinois.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$106k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 27 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 67%
- Tooling 38%
- CNC 38%
- Machining 33%
- 5S 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Clarios
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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?
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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, manages, and coordinates the manufacturing activities to achieve established management goals. The second shift hours are 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday at our Geneva location.
Required
- ✓Manufacturing Experience
Geneva – Dry Assembly Plant
Geneva, Illinois is home to a Dry Assembly Plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.
requirements
A Note to Job Applicants: 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.
To All Recruitment Agencies : 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.
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How you will do it
- •Trains production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently.
- •Maintains good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies.
- •Requisitions operating personnel to meet established goals.
- •May facilitate employee team operations.
- •May maintain accurate database information regarding employee training and certification.
- •Review and coach employees in accordance with the plant goals.
- •Administers production salary/wage policy for operating personnel properly.
- •Administers and enforces health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures.
- •Arranges for proper maintenance of machines and equipment.
- •Report daily indicators, including production scrap, and production per hour
- •Investigates material variances, reports results of investigation and recommends improvements.
- •Solicits and encourages process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members.
- •Audit Standard Work Practices for each area and regularly reviews them for effectiveness through team meetings and practice.
- •Coordinate work flow with Production Control department.
What we look for
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.