Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) 2025

1 day ago
Full time role
In-person · Middletown, OH, US... more

What You Will Do:

Through the Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) you will gain experience in roles focused on quality, manufacturing engineering, supply chain planning, finance, and operations supervision and more! Clarios offers you a broad exposure to its Battery business. You will be presented diverse project responsibilities, engaging you in cross-functional job experiences and valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Clarios leadership.

The Clarios program is a two-year rotational development program, consisting of three 8-month rotational assignments in our US based facilities. Assignments vary by business need, providing on-the-job learning with challenging deliverables. You will work in various functional areas, gaining a broad understanding of both the Battery business and customers. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, Clarios graduates are placed in a manufacturing location and assignment that continues to demand technical and leadership excellence gained through the program enabling expedited career growth opportunities.

During your assignment with Clarios, you may have a variety of developmental opportunities in addition to your work assignments, such as, roundtable discussions with senior leaders to skill-building workshops, networking events, and community activities. No matter what your assignment, you will be presented with exceptional opportunities that help you explore diverse career paths!

Program rotations: Quality/Engineering, Finance/Supply Chain, and Human Resources/Supervision/Safety

This program rotates associates to different plants. Relocation is provided and required. Possible locations include Geneva, IL; Portland, OR; Tampa, FL; St. Joseph, MO; Toledo OH.

How You Will Do It:

  • Ensure robust planning across plants, geographies, and work with functional teams.
  • Influence local teams to improve their local processes and production.   
  • Develop working relationships with internal customers and Product Management teams.

What We Look For:

Required

  • Ability to relocate every 8 months for 2 year – Mandatory.
  • Currently holding or pursuing (at a minimum) a bachelor’s degree and graduating before the end of the program in the preferred majors listed below.
  • Preferred majors:  Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Safety and Business Administration.
  • Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future

Preferred

  • Strong analytical ability to solve programs and ability to learn quickly.
  • Strong verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams with minimum guidance.
  • Previous production internship/co-op experience. 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience. 

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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