Operations Team Lead

Clarios; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios in Canby, OR, seeks an Operations Team Lead to manage a unionized production team. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and production targets are met while coaching employees directly on the shop floor.

This dynamic role offers the chance to grow within the company with visibility towards senior operational positions. Benefits start on hiring and include medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to manage third-shift operations.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead 15–20 unionized production team members.
• Train team members and build strong employee relationships.
• Manage shift staffing and review team performance.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Leadership ability

Problem-solving

Performance tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

What you will do

As an Operations Team Lead at our fully integrated Clarios plant in Canby, OR, you’ll be a hands‑on leader assigned where the operation needs you most. As a floater, you will rotate across shifts, lines, or departments to provide coverage, stabilize teams, and lead through change—whether that’s covering vacancies, supporting new launches, or stepping in during peak demand.

In this role, you’ll lead 15–20 unionized production team members, owning daily shift execution across battery manufacturing lines. You’ll be accountable for safety, production targets, staffing, employee relations, and performance on the floor. This is a true frontline leadership role—solving problems in real time, coaching employees, and setting the standard for a safe, clean, and high‑performing operation.

This position is ideal for leaders who enjoy variety, adaptability, and being where leadership matters most: on the floor, with the team. With 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., this role also provides strong visibility and a proven path to future growth into Area Manager, Superintendent, Plant Manager, and other senior operations roles.

How you will do it

• Train production team members to perform work assignments safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant standards and union agreements
• Build strong employee relationships through consistent coaching, fair application of company policies, and effective collaboration with union representatives
• Manage shift staffing to meet production goals, and support cross‑functional team operations as needed
• Review team performance, facilitate improvement discussions, and align individual contributions with plant objectives
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and housekeeping policies and procedures
• Oversee machine and equipment maintenance coordination within your area, working with on‑call maintenance support
• Track and report key performance indicators including scrap, output per person/hour, and production efficiency metrics
• Investigate material variances and recommend improvements
• Encourage team‑driven ideas for process, equipment, and quality enhancements

What we look for

Required

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively during overnight hours and manage third‑shift operations as needed

Preferred

• High‑volume production experience in automotive, battery, or similar manufacturing industries
• Experience working in a union environment and managing collective bargaining agreements
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Bachelor's degree is a plus but not a requirement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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].

Veterans and 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.