Veterans at Clarios

Rachael currently serves in the Army National Guard in her home state of North Carolina. Clarios helped Rachel transition into her role by providing the support and flexibility she needed. As a Supply Planner, she leverages many skills learned in the military including leadership, proactivity, and communication.

Her advice to others, "Clarios is exemplary when it comes to supporting and empowering active and former service members. You can count on us to dedicate the care and effort you need while transitioning to a civilian role."

Jerome served in the Navy and today works in one of our battery plants inspecting batteries, testing them, and getting them prepped for charging. The work here uses the same kinds of teamwork skills he learned in the Navy.

Jerome relays, "I have friends working here alongside me. It's a good place to work that offers good pay."

Angelica served in the Navy, and today she is an environmental engineering manager at Clarios. She found Clarios an attractive choice because of the strong team mentality, and she enjoys making use of her presentation and public speaking skills from serving in the Navy.

Her advice to others, "You will find a good team with Clarios. People look out for one another and want to see you succeed."

Erik is a US Army veteran who began his career at Clarios through the internship program. Today he is the Director, Metals Supply Chain, which means he oversees the end-to-end supply chain for the company's closed-loop recycling network.

He believes the same key traits that drive success in the military also drive success here -- leadership, collaboration with diverse teams, creative thinking, resilience, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Erik shares, "Clarios shares core values with the military, starting with integrity: doing what’s right for our people, our communities, and the environment."

Kendra served in the Army and today brings her dedication and skills to Clarios, where she manufactures our AGM batteries. Her military experience comes in handy as it gave her a strong sense of punctuality and attention to detail. Both are crucial to her work. Kendra is committed to safety and ensuring that every product she handles meets the highest quality standards for our customers.

Kendra shares, "I have found a workplace that values teamwork."

Justin served in the U.S. Air Force and today is a Field Team Representative for Clarios. He came to the company because he had acquaintances already working here and heard good things. In the military, Justin learned how to discuss very technical matters simply so anyone can understand and learn. He uses these skills daily at work.

Justin shares this about Clarios, "This company is one of the best. Leadership truly cares about the team and their wellbeing."

Don is our Area Manager in Toledo, Ohio and served in the U.S. Navy. He joined Clarios to be part of a company with a bright future and lead a team focused on continuous improvement. Every day he uses skills gained in the military, especially attention to detail and digging into root causes to solve problems.

Don's advice to anyone exiting the military, "Much like the military family, Clarios has accepted and helped me become part of the team. Everyone is willing to help."

Jonathan served in the Army before joining Clarios and today serves in the reserves. In his role as Area Manager, he uses skills from the military in his daily work including leadership, logistics, and resourcefulness to overcome challenges.

Jonathan shares that his battery plant in Geneva, IL offers "a very good opportunity and a well-organized site to grow and develop your career."

Keith is a controls specialist working weekends in St Joseph, Missouri. He keeps his skills honed and current while helping his plant maintain the lines and handling problems as they arise. He brings to the role honor, courage, and commitment learned in the Navy.

Keith shares, "There is a ton of opportunity here if you keep the right mindset."