Director Border Operations

The Director, Border Operations is responsible for leading Clarios’ North American border operations strategy and execution, ensuring the safe, compliant, cost-effective, and uninterrupted movement of materials across the United States and Mexico border network. This strategic leadership role oversees cross-border transportation, warehousing, hazardous materials and hazardous waste management, permit administration, regulatory engagement, supplier governance, and border risk mitigation. The Director partners closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Trade Compliance, EHS, Operations, Finance, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams to support Clarios’ closed-loop recycling network and manufacturing operations. Beyond operational leadership, this role serves as a key integrator between the U.S. and Mexico organizations, aligning priorities, influencing stakeholders, and driving cross-border collaboration that supports enterprise growth, compliance, and operational excellence. What You’ll Do (Impact Areas) Border Operations Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute the North America Border Operations strategy supporting cross-border movement of batteries, cores, lead, components, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste. Establish long-term roadmaps that enhance border resilience, reduce risk, and support sustainable business growth. Serve as the executive owner of border operations performance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Lead and develop a high-performing border operations organization across the United States and Mexico. Provide strategic oversight of import/export permitting programs and regulatory compliance initiatives. Operational Excellence & Service Continuity Ensure uninterrupted northbound and southbound material flow throughout the North American supply chain network. Identify and mitigate operational bottlenecks, border delays, capacity constraints, and compliance risks. Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions. Drive improvements in lead times, inventory management, service levels, and asset utilization. Oversee permit administration, utilization reporting, renewals, and compliance documentation. Maintain visibility into all cross-border flows, including volumes, values, routes, and permit consumption. Strengthen border resiliency through diversified transportation strategies, including rail, intermodal, and contingency network solutions. Regulatory & Government Affairs Engagement Lead strategic relationships with regulatory authorities and government agencies. Represent Clarios with organizations such as SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, EPA, Customs Authorities, CBP, and other regulatory stakeholders. Develop and execute regulatory engagement and advocacy strategies. Actively participate in industry associations and border-related organizations. Foster collaborative relationships that support regulatory alignment and compliant border operations. …