Area Manager (Production Manager)

Clarios • Canby, OR

20d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Area Manager (Production Manager equivalent), you will lead daily production operations for a major portion of the plant. Reporting to senior plant leadership, you will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and—most importantly—people leadership across multiple shifts in a union manufacturing environment. This role is fully onsite and critical to building strong frontline leadership and sustained operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing leaders who manage others (i.e., supervisors leading frontline teams).
• Working knowledge of ERP or manufacturing execution systems (SAP, QAD, or similar).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly delegate, prioritize, and organize work across shifts.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years in a similar Area Manager / Production Manager role overseeing supervisors.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment operating 24/5 or similar schedules.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, engagement, productivity) with sustained results over time.
• Proven mentorship experience, including developing or promoting supervisors or team members.
• Strong project planning and execution skills in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop 3–4 Production Supervisors who collectively oversee approximately 90 union employees across multiple shifts.
• Own daily production execution, staffing, and performance through participation in daily production and operations meetings.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, system constraints, and workflow issues in partnership with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and planning teams.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through structured leadership routines and clear communication.
• Utilize ERP and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP, QAD) to manage inventory flow, production scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, engagement initiatives, productivity improvements), demonstrating measurable year-over-year progress.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees