Manufacturing Supervisor - Night Shift

Clarios; West Union (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clarios in Oconee County, SC, is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure Safety, Quality and Productivity in plastic injection molding operations. The role is onsite five days a week, focusing on staffing, lean processes and meeting daily production goals.

You will lead teams, manage KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, clean work environment in a fulltime role. Internal candidates may be considered with equivalent education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience for internal candidates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear communication across levels.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred; ability to learn other technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to meet daily manufacturing requirements and control labor/material costs.
• Report daily KPI indicators: production, scrap, safety, and quality.
• Improve productivity, quality, and method procedures.
• Ensure safety training and requirements are met for all personnel.
• Train production staff for safe and efficient work.
• Maintain good employee relations and document training/certifications.
• Oversee salary/wage policies for operating personnel.
• Enforce health, environmental and safety standards and housekeeping.
• Arrange for maintenance and seek OEE improvements.
• Investigate material variances and report findings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 partsthat go into batteries used in cars, boats, and heavy-duty trucks. Webegan 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 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. 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.

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