Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Red Oak, Iowa, United States of America
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Req ID: WD48983

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.

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

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 3-4 manufacturing experience or an equivalent of years & experience

Red Oak - Components Plant 

  • Red Oak, Iowa is home to our components plant which manufactures PowerFrame® grids. We have been recognized by the state of Iowa as a renewable energy partner and have received the MidAmerican Energy Clean Air Excellence ​​Award. We opened in 2003 and employ more than 80 people and operate six days per week. Our employees give back to the community through a variety of organizations, including The United Way, Wilson Performing Arts Center, and Relay 4 Life. 

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.

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 Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. 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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