What You Will Do<ul><li>Learn about employee engagement and volume.</li><li>Investigate improvement for material variances.</li><li>Help with improvements for new generation of workforce.</li></ul>How You Will Do It<ul><li>Assisting with down time efficiency issues and goal achievement with implementation of action plans.</li><li>Recommending and implementing improvements to reduce variances.</li><li>Working with the training team to recommend new ideas for training and learning for the new generation.</li></ul>What We Look For<ul><li>Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.</li><li>Pursuing an undergraduate in Business, Operations Management, and/or related field.</li><li>Duration: Summer 2026. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available.</li><li>Working Arrangements: On-site based at our manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, MO.</li><li>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.</li></ul>What We Do HereSt. 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 620 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.#LI-CC1#LI-ONSITEWhat you get:<ul><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</li></ul>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.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 <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

What You Will Do<ul><li>Learn about employee engagement and volume.</li><li>Investigate improvement for material variances.</li><li>Help with improvements for new generation of workforce.</li></ul>How You Will Do It<ul><li>Assisting with down time efficiency issues and goal achievement with implementation of action plans.</li><li>Recommending and implementing improvements to reduce variances.</li><li>Working with the training team to recommend new ideas for training and learning for the new generation.</li></ul>What We Look For<ul><li>Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.</li><li>Pursuing an undergraduate in Business, Operations Management, and/or related field.</li><li>Duration: Summer 2026. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available.</li><li>Working Arrangements: On-site based at our manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, MO.</li><li>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.</li></ul>What We Do HereSt. 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 620 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.#LI-CC1#LI-ONSITEWhat you get:<ul><li>Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership</li><li>HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility</li><li>Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.</li></ul>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.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 <a href="mailto:Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com">Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.clarios.com/global-responsibility">read our latest report</a>. We want you to <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">know your rights</a> because EEO is the law.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

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