Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Location: Canby, OR​

What you will do:
As a Manufacturing Operations Specialist, reporting directly to the Plant HR Manager, you will personally design, deliver, facilitate, and sustain manufacturing training and High Performance Team (HPT) practices within the Canby plant. Develop group competencies within the teams. Direct the HPT process, interacting with the teams, supervision, managers, star guides and other parties, and plant manager. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role based in the plant environment and does not include direct supervision or people management responsibilities.

How you will do it:

• Coordinate the formation of high performance teams.
• Coordinate the development of scorecards and metrics for the high performance team process
• Review and recommend changes as necessary to meet plant objectives.
• Document high performance team plans.
• Coordinate and track certification process and star guide systems.
• Ensure that all leading indicator information is updated for the teams.
• Ensure support information is accurate and timely.
• Ensure that the monthly results meetings are scheduled and completed.
• Participate in the high performance team meetings and insure effectiveness of the meetings, scorecard data, and effective action plans are developed by the teams.
• Identify the top performing teams on monthly and annual basis.  Coordinate recognition of teams.
• Ensure certification process for high performance teams, star points, star guides, and cross functional training are effective.
•  Prepare and share with management monthly high performance team results and recommendations.
• Ensure high potential team process is compliant with TS16949, ISO 14001, and all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the high performance team concepts are understood and used at all levels of the plant.
• Track, maintain, and report training completion, certification status, and HPT metrics; prepare and share monthly summaries with plant leadership and the Plant HR Manager.
• Partner closely with Operations, EHS, Quality, and Maintenance to integrate safety, quality systems, TPM, and Lean principles into training and team practices.

What we look for:

Required

• Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment (training, EHS, maintenance planning, quality, or operations).
• Demonstrated experience delivering hands-on training or facilitation with hourly employees.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Bachelor's degree  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting High Performance Teams, Lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in EHS, maintenance supervision/planning, or industrial engineering with a strong people-facing orientation.

What we do here

Our fully integrated plant in Canby, Oregon, manufactures batteries for cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks—and just recently had its 50th year of operation. Since opening in 1973, we've grown to employ more than 235 people and operate six days per week with a stable, experienced workforce. Our team is actively engaged in the community and supports local organizations such as the Rotary Club and neighborhood schools. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, and clear pathways for advancement to area management and plant leadership roles.

Veterans Welcome: At Clarios, we are proud to employ military veterans across our organization. We recognize the unique skills, leadership, and experience you bring to the civilian workforce. Whether you’re transitioning from service or already in your next chapter, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

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 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third 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 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 [email protected]. 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 read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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