Operational Excellence Manager

What You Will Do As the Operational Excellence Manager, you will transform Clarios manufacturing results by applying lean principles. Specifically, you will serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant, and accountability partner to support staff team members in Operations, Engineering, and Functional Groups across multiple sites. How You Will Do It Develop & Drive Operational Excellence strategy roadmaps to ensure execution. Conduct training and education regarding CI tools and methodologies. Accountable for the execution and savings annual target for the Fiscal Year of the plants under its responsibility. Conduct monthly OEX reviews across the facilities you support. Establish KPI baselines and share best practices throughout the region. Required Qualifications You must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 5 years as a leader in a mature lean organization. At least 5 years of working in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and transform results and processes by applying Lean techniques across multiple sites. Benefits 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. 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. Company recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a recognition received for four consecutive years. About Us 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr