Manufacturing Supervisor - Night Shift

Clarios, LLC; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Oconee, SC components plant in West Union. You will plan, direct and control manufacturing activities in plastic injection molding to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.

This onsite role requires strong leadership and a track record of lean manufacturing improvements. You will monitor daily KPIs, manage staffing, provide coaching, ensure safety training, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on reducing waste and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required for external candidates.
• Engineering, Business, or Operations background preferred.
• 1+ years of leadership in manufacturing, preferably in plastic injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements and control labor/material usage.
• Report daily KPI indicators (production, scrap, safety, quality).
• Take action to improve productivity, quality, and methods.
• Ensure safety training and requirements are met for all personnel.
• Train production personnel to perform work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and coach on employee relations and training records.
• Review and coach employees to meet plant goals.
• Administer production salary/wage policy for operating personnel.
• Maintain health, environmental, and safety standards and housekeeping policies.
• Arrange for maintenance and improve OEE; investigate variances and propose improvements.
• Encourage process and equipment improvements from team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering/Business/Operations preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

What you will do

Under general direction and in conformance with plant policies, procedures and objectives, the Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that production requirements are met (Safety, Quality, Productivity), and continuously improved through application of lean manufacturing processes.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained, employee relations are good, and a safe/clean work environment is maintained.

You will plan, direct, coordinate and control manufacturing activities in an assigned work area involving plastic injection molding operations to achieve established management goals. This is onsite 5 days a week.

How you will do it

• Assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements and control labor and material usage to meet or improve standard costs
• Report daily KPI indicators, including production, scrap, safety, and quality
• Take action to improve productivity and quality, job methods and procedures
• Ensure all safety training and requirements are met for all personnel in assigned area
• Train production personnel to perform work assignments safely and efficiently
• Maintain good employee relations through coaching and consistent application of employee relation policies
• Maintain accurate database information regarding employee training and certification
• Review and coach employees in accordance with the plant goals
• Administer production salary/wage policy for operating personnel properly
• Administer and enforce health, environmental and safety standards, work practices and housekeeping policies and procedures
• Arrange for proper maintenance of machines and equipment and provide solutions to improve OEE
• Investigate material variances, report results of investigation and recommend improvements
• Solicit and encourage process, procedure and equipment improvements from team members
• Familiarize personnel with Company rules and regulations
• Prepare necessary reports
• Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

What we look for

• Required Bachelor’s Degree for external candidates is required.
• Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for internal candidates, but equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Ability to learn various technical programs including MS Office required.
• Preferred 1+ years of experience leading a team in manufacturing, preferably in plastic injection molding.

Oconee, SC- Components Plant

Our fully integrated plant in West Union, South Carolina produces all the parts that go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. We began operations in 1985 and now employ more than 300 people and operate six days per week.

We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, back-to-school drives and the Oconee County Animal Shelter.

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 - 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.

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.

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