What you will do

This position is responsible for leading and executing a key pillar of the global Core Products Business Unit growth strategy. You will collaborate with regional engineering, operations, commercial, and finance leaders to identify a design enabled cost reduction roadmap leading to significant margin enhancement and cost competitiveness. In this role you will develop the long-term strategy, set targets, and actively participate in regional VA/VE workshops and the regions’ cost reduction programs. Critical to your success will be the ability to communicate a growth mindset and impart a culture of speed and discipline.

How you will do it

· Own the development of product cost reduction strategy and drive “strategy to action” with a clear roadmap of regional initiatives that meets or exceeds business unit targets.

· Collaborate with Application and Core product engineering leaders in conjunction with regional Cost Reduction leaders and finance to identify, vet, prioritize and execute product design-enabled cost reduction initiatives across the product life cycle.

· Work with BU and regional executive leadership to establish Cost Savings Targets and KPIs.

· Globally track and measure the impact of Cost Savings initiatives and report to senior leadership.

· Influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain buy-in and drive a culture of cost-consciousness and continuous improvement.

· Stay current with industry trends and best practices related to product cost management and reduction strategies.

What we look for

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

· Minimum of 7 years broad-based experience spanning product engineering, finance, operations management and/or program management.

· Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional, cross-regional teams.

· Demonstrated, effective communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to effectively lead and interact with internal teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.

· Demonstrated ability to lead by influence.

· Analytical mindset with ability in financial analysis and business case development.

· Travel expectation is 25% globally, HQ, regions, and plants.

Preferred

· In-depth knowledge of the Clarios’ Core Products portfolio, launch and innovation processes (Power D3 / ITP), Change Management, Target Agreement Process (TAP), and manufacturing operations.

· Experience preferred in Automotive Tier 1, Product Design, APQP, Quality Operations, and/or Manufacturing Plant Processes

· Experience in Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE)

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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 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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