As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for achieving production targets while ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and delivery standards. You will lead production operations, manage resources and teams, and ensure stable, efficient, and safe manufacturing processes aligned with Clarios values.
What You’ll Do (Impact Areas)- Ensure daily production objectives are met in terms of safety, quality, volume, and delivery time.
- Manage and administer production operations, including manpower, materials, equipment, and processes within the assigned area.
- Enforce compliance with safety procedures such as LOTO, SafeTrack, STOP, Toma 2, and proper PPE usage.
- Lead daily shift start‑up meetings, ensuring clear communication of safety, quality, and operational priorities.
- Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors that could put personnel, equipment, product quality, or facilities at risk.
- Ensure correct identification, segregation, and control of non‑conforming product.
- Audit first‑piece approvals and validate operating conditions before production start‑up.
- Perform SafeTrack observations, provide immediate feedback, and document findings in the system.
- Support the investigation of safety, environmental, or quality incidents and execute the escalation process when required.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) applicable to the area.
- Coordinate with Production Planning, Maintenance, and Payroll to ensure operational continuity.
- Manage workforce activities including shift coverage, vacations, training, certifications, and payroll incidents.
- Ensure smooth shift handovers with zero minutes lost during shift changes.
- Consistent achievement of production targets while prioritizing safety and product quality.
- Strong safety culture demonstrated through proactive behavior and strict standard adherence.
- Stable operations with controlled downtime and effective escalation of deviations.
- Engaged and well‑trained teams delivering results through disciplined execution.
- Continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence.
- Strong leadership and ethical behavior aligned with Clarios values.
- Safety‑first mindset with the ability to enforce standards without compromise.
- Results orientation and accountability for operational performance.
- Effective communication and team coordination skills.
- Problem‑solving and root cause analysis capability.
- Time management, organization, and adaptability to changing priorities.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- Previous experience as Production Supervisor or in a similar role within automotive, metal‑mechanic, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
Technical Knowledge & Skills
- Production operations and manufacturing systems management.
- Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kanban, Standard Work, QCO).
- TPM execution and equipment preservation practices.
- Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949.
- ERP and manufacturing systems (SAP, QAD).
- Inventory management and production planning basics.
- Advanced Office tools (especially Excel and reporting).
- English proficiency (approximately 80%).
Additional Requirements
- Availability to work rotating shifts.
- Willingness to relocate if required.
About Clarios:
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Previous experience as Production Supervisor or in a similar role within automotive, metal-mechanic, chemical, or manufacturing environments
- Production operations and manufacturing systems management
- Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kanban, Standard Work, QCO)
- TPM execution and equipment preservation practices
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949
- ERP and manufacturing systems (SAP, QAD)
- Inventory management and production planning basics
- Advanced Office tools (especially Excel and reporting)
- English proficiency (approximately 80%)
- Availability to work rotating shifts
- Willingness to relocate if required
Clarios Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarios and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarios.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options plus dental and vision, and eligibility starting on the first day in the U.S. Coverage is also described as including mental-health resources, virtual care, and fertility treatment options.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive through a 401(k) match structure that is explicitly defined (full match on the first portion of contributions and partial match on the next tier). Vesting expectations are noted as something to confirm, implying the benefit is meaningful but plan specifics can vary.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as clearly defined and fully paid for a set duration, including distinctions by delivery type. Family-oriented elements also include adoption-related benefits and dependent eligibility framed as inclusive.
Clarios Insights
What We Do
Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles. We produce more than 150 million batteries – one-third of the industry’s output – every year, and we continue to build and expand our capacity to meet our customer’s future demand.
