Operational Excellence Professional

What you will do

You will provide vital expertise in support of our manufacturing process engineering activities. We’re looking to you to help us optimize our efforts in safety, quality and productivity. This involves applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to advance continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and products.

How you will do it

Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing.
Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards.
Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards
Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards
Train production teams in Lean philosophy and specific tools (including but not limited to 5-S,
Quick Changeover, Standardized Work)
Plan and execute Lean workshops on the production floor following the Lean implementation plan and in conjunction with Plant Management approval
Implement Best Business Practices as transferred between facilities with regards to Lean Manufacturing, including but not limited to Quick Changeover Procedures, Standardized Work procedures and/or 5-S action items.
Develop the skill set and knowledge base in Lean manufacturing of the front-line leaders and supervisors
Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or Division Management.
Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned by Management

NOTE: This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions.

What we look for
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field

• 2+ Years in Manufacturing Engineering
• 2+ Years of experience on Lean/Six Sigma Principals

Preferred

• Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certified
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What we do here

Our Yuma, Arizona distribution center charges, packages, and ships the batteries used in cars, boats, and motorcycles. We opened in 2006, employ more than 180 people, and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community through The United Way, Green Pasture Ranch, Crossroads Mission, and the Yuma Community Food Bank. We are the proud recipient of the 2019 Heart of Yuma Community Service Award.

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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 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.

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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