Area Operations Manager (Experienced) FTW

About the position

Michelin has an immediate opening in Fort Wayne, IN for an Area Operations Manager who leads their business unit (30-50 people) to achieve their performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery, and cost. This position works normal business hours Monday-Friday but supports a team that rotates shifts 24 hours-7 days a week. Michelin's purpose is to support everyone's right to move freely to find their better way forward. This role's purpose is to empower people to provide the best products in the world while helping them grow and achieve their career aspirations. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to empower 30-50 wage production operators to achieve their common objectives.
• Work effectively with maintenance, quality, and other teams to meet daily/annual performance goals and continuous improvement/progress efforts.
• Develop employees through mentoring plans and work closely with your team members to improve their capabilities through effective performance management.
• Monitor the short and long-term needs of the facility to ensure succession needs are met and employees are afforded opportunities for development and career growth.
• Facilitate the identification and implementation of process and team improvements.
• Coordinate with the supplier of forklift drivers to ensure smooth operations and support to your team.

Requirements

• A willingness to work in an industrial plant environment (Monday-Friday on day shift) and support the 24 hours - 7 days operations as necessary.
• Proven experience leading teams: clear goals, effective task delegation, feedback, positive work environment. Military background advantageous.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in achieving long-term goals and learning something new.
• 3-5 years of successful employee performance management (including attendance, efficiency, skill development, and team management) is preferred.
• The ability to interact in a professional manner with internal partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Microsoft Excel data analysis proficiency. Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

Benefits

• Career advancement through various options, including skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams.
• Possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.
• Participation in 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that support employee engagement and professional development.