Manufacturing Supervisor - A Shift

Clarios; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Clarios in Saint Joseph, MO is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-schedule production. You will manage staffing, coach teams, and uphold company policies while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, a track record in fast-paced manufacturing, and knowledge of safety and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to meet production needs safely and on schedule.
• Maintain staffing levels and assign work to hit daily goals.
• Foster a positive work environment through coaching and policy consistency.
• Enforce safety, environmental, housekeeping and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and investigate variances for improvements.
• Support continuous improvement through team involvement in process changes.
• Coordinate maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Prepare production reports and track key performance indicators.
• Support overtime and additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Safety awareness

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Job description

The position is located in St. Joseph DAP.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to ensure production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and assign work to meet daily manufacturing goals.
• Foster a positive work environment through employee coaching, development, and consistent application of company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing health, environmental, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Monitor production performance, investigate material variances, and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by encouraging employee involvement in process, procedure, and equipment enhancements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Prepare production reports and track key performance indicators as required.
• Support plant operations through overtime and additional duties as needed.

How You Will Do It

• Train production employees to perform work assignments safely and effectively.
• Coach team members and maintain strong employee relations through consistent leadership practices.
• Facilitate team meetings and support employee engagement initiatives when applicable.
• Review employee performance and provide feedback aligned with plant objectives.
• Administer wage and salary policies for production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Arrange equipment maintenance and oversee inspections when required.
• Monitor labor and material usage to support cost and productivity goals.
• Audit and maintain Standard Work Practices to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Investigate production issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Administer union agreements and disciplinary procedures when applicable.

What We Look For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work any assigned shift and required overtime.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production processes.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading employee teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of labor relations, union environments, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience analyzing production metrics and implementing operational improvements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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.

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 [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.