Manufacturing Supervisor

Clarios; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily union manufacturing operations at our Fort Wayne facility. You will ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while upholding the collective bargaining agreement and strong labor relations.

The role develops hourly staff, enforces standard work, and drives continuous improvement aligned with plant goals. The schedule features 12‑hour shifts (2/2/3) with rotating days and nights every 6 months.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets in a union environment.
• Plan labor, assign work, and manage staffing levels in accordance with production requirements and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Train, coach, and develop hourly employees to perform work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain effective employee relations through day‑to‑day leadership and adherence to union contract provisions.
• Administer attendance, discipline, and performance management processes with plant policies and labor guidance.
• Ensure compliance with health, environmental, and safety policies and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and report KPIs including productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency; take corrective action as needed.
• Investigate production and material variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Reinforce standard work, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement through team problem‑solving.
• Coordinate with maintenance and support functions to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Control labor and material usage to meet standard cost objectives.
• Prepare operational, labor, and performance reports.
• Work assigned shifts and required overtime to support business and customer requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Union environment

CBA knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

As a Production 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.

2/2/3 Schedule - 12 hour shifts (Rotating days and nights every 6 months)

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 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.

What We Look For

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.