This position is located in St. Joseph DAP
Schedule B Shift 10:30am-10:30pm
What You Will Do
We're hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within our manufacturing facility, ensuring production equipment and facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting production goals through effective maintenance execution.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (or Plant Engineering Manager, as applicable), this position oversees maintenance technicians and plays a critical role in achieving plant performance, safety, quality, and productivity objectives. Success in this role directly impacts equipment reliability, production capacity, and overall operational excellence.
What Does Success Look Like
Drive equipment reliability and plant performance through proactive maintenance strategies and effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Manage key maintenance KPIs including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and preventive maintenance completion rates.
Support and lead Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives that improve asset performance and reduce downtime.
Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Lead continuous improvement and business process initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase equipment availability.
Develop and coach maintenance team members through performance management, training, and employee development programs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to support production requirements and improve plant performance.
What We Look For
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field; equivalent maintenance leadership experience may be considered.
Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading maintenance teams supporting automated production equipment and facility systems.
Experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Previous experience supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment.
Certification in Maintenance & Reliability (CMRP) or related field.
Preferred
Proven experience managing maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and OEE.
Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and TPM methodologies.
Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance.
Software / Technical Skills
CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to analyze maintenance data and equipment performance metrics.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Clarios will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.
What we do here
St. Joseph, Missouri is home to our assembly plant which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. Several of our customers, including the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, recognized us for supplier excellence. We opened in 1973 and now employ more than 800 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through The United Way, United Cerebral Palsy and Camp Quality.
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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 [email protected]. 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.
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