Operations Excellence Manager at Clarios, LLC in Geneva, Illinois

Job Description:

What you will do

• Assess current business performance, identify gaps, establish and implement improvement plans, monitor progress, and facilitate/share/acquire best-in-class ideas and processes in line with general CI procedures.




• Assure the definition and implementation of Best Business Metrics and Practices in all areas in accordance with Global Best Business Practices activities.




• Encourage a culture of Continuous Improvement within the business area.

How you will do it

• Identify gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics, develops and executes improvement plans and strategies. Assess the current state of plant operations.




• Develop a plant vision and drives the development of roadmaps to ensure vision execution.




• Facilitate and drive improvement teams or works in cooperation with the OEX Manager to implement improvement plans. Assist process owners to identify barriers to project success.




• Measure and track performance of continuous improvement projects. Ensure alignment of metrics with Clarios standards




• Accountable for assisting teams to capture financial savings resulting from performance-based improvements.




• Champion change management and assist plant manager in delivering strategic/operational excellence initiatives that will aid in compliance with standards or the implementation of new products, processes or other cost-effective solutions that will continuously improve the performance of the plants.




• Develop a data-analytics roadmap 4.0 that prepares further opportunities to move from pure data analytics to process predictions and the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and traceability programs and other alfa / beta initiatives (i.e., HPT – High Performance Teams)




• Recruit, hire, and retain operational staff. Prepare and deliver clear performance expectations, performance reviews and development plans for direct reports teaming with the appropriate matrix functional manager. Ensure a consistent level of coaching.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, related field of study or equivalent work

Preferred

• Strong interest in Industry 4.0 topics (e.g., augmented reality, IoT, data mining)




• Culture of “Continuous Improvement Thinking” across the organization

What we do here

Geneva, Illinois is home to a fully integrated plant that manufactures batteries used in the automotive and marine industries. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate our batteries into the final product for our customers. We have been in Geneva since 1960, and today we are one of the largest employers in town with 265 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The Salvation Army.  

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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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• 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 recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

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. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other 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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