Business Optimization Lead

What you will do

As a part of Clarios' $2.2Bn North American Metals business unit, and under general direction of the Returns Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and best practices to improve Key Performance Indicators within Clarios' Returns Supply Chain. The Returns Supply Chain team is responsible for the end-to-end experience and execution of US battery returns, a key component of Clarios Circular Economy model. The Business Optimization Manager is a critical position with Clarios' sustainability blueprint that ensures the company continues to be a business partner of choice with our internal and external customers.

About the Group

The North American Metals business unit within Clarios leads the world's largest closed loop recycling economy. Across our recycling network, we responsibly recycle over 8,000 batteries every hour of every day. We convert the lead into the grids, and oxides that go into our new batteries. We take the plastics and convert them into new battery cases, and we have the ability to process the acid for use in by-products such as ingredients for detergents.

As a result, automotive batteries are the most recycled consumer product in North America and other G7 economies. The recycling rates of lead-acid batteries now exceed 99 percent. That tops aluminum, paper, tires and glass.

How you will do it

• Owns, maintains, and improves the internal control environment of the returns operating system.
• Owns key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory and cost, and analyzes data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Identify, evaluate, and streamline commercial and operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Provide regular updates to senior management on Progress.
• Lead and facilitate change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of optimization strategies and best practices.
• Collaborates cross-functionally in a matrix organization to socialize and implement changes in process, technologies, and vendor statements of work.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on new processes and tools, takes feedback from users to improve processes and Customer/User Experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in business process optimization, project management, or related a role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Knowledge of business process modeling and improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Project management certification is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Position is hybrid and may require up to 10% travel.

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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 [email protected]. 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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