Pasting Supervisor

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Manufacturing Supervising Engineer for our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant. You will lead efforts to improve process stability, reduce variation, and drive OEE targets while mentoring production staff to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operations.

You will apply methods like DMAIC, FMEA, 5S and visual factory to eliminate scrap and downtime, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support new product launches. Join us to power sustainable energy storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent team-building and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, required overtime, and be on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and eliminate causes of scrap, rework, and downtime using tools like Pareto, 5-Why, KT, DMAIC, SPC, and distribution analysis.
• Ensure operator instructions are clear and visual when needed.
• Participate in standardization activities and sustain best practices.
• Use problem-solving techniques such as FMEA and DOE to implement solutions.
• Lead and coach production personnel, evaluating skills and driving performance to meet quality and OEE goals.
• Promote process stability through visual factory, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Maintain strong employee relations and enforce safety and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and report daily indicators including OEE, scrap, and productivity.
• Investigate material variances and implement improvements.
• Support process audits and ensure conformance.
• Participate in PFMEA activities to reduce product quality risks.
• Support new product/equipment launches and ensure robust measurement systems and operator training.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship to newer engineers and team members.

Skills

Team building

Communication

Project management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

What you will do

As a Manufacturing Supervising Engineer, you will lead efforts to drive process stability and reduce variation to support the area's OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets. You will identify and resolve issues across man, machine, method, and materials, and lead plant teams in developing process improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. You will also oversee and mentor production personnel, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

How you will do it

• Identify and eliminate causes of scrap, rework, and downtime using tools like Pareto, 5-Why, KT, DMAIC, SPC, and distribution analysis.
• Ensure operator instructions are clear and visual when needed.
• Participate in standardization activities and sustain best practices.
• Use problem-solving techniques such as FMEA and DOE to implement solutions.
• Lead and coach production personnel, evaluating skills and driving performance to meet quality and OEE goals.
• Promote process stability through visual factory, 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Maintain strong employee relations and enforce safety and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor and report daily indicators including OEE, scrap, and productivity.
• Investigate material variances and implement improvements.
• Support process audits and ensure conformance.
• Participate in PFMEA activities to reduce product quality risks.
• Support new product/equipment launches and ensure robust measurement systems and operator training.
• Provide hands-on support and mentorship to newer engineers and team members.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Process, or Industrial Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent team-building and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, required overtime, and be on-call as needed.

Preferred

• 1 year of prior supervisory or management experience.

What we do here

Winston-Salem - Assembly Plant

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children's Hospital.

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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. 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.