Area Operations Manager

Michelin • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Area Operations Manager Build a Career That Matters with One of the World’s Most Respected Employers! - - - - - - - - - - - - This opportunity is in Tuscaloosa, AL at our BF Goodrich tire plant. Our plant makes passenger car, light truck and competition (racing) tires. Alabama's fifth-largest city, Tuscaloosa is on the Black Warrior River where the Gulf Coastal and Piedmont plains meet. It is home of the University of Alabama. The city has a walkable downtown with live music, outdoor areas to explore, and local eateries to suit every palette. THE OPPORTUNITY Michelin has an immediate opening 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!

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.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in achieving a long-term goal and learning something new.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team or project group by setting clear goals, delegating tasks effectively, providing regular feedback/coaching, leading by example, and fostering a positive work environment.
• 3-5 years of successful employee performance management (to include attendance, productivity, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Military service (Junior Military Officer or Senior Non-Commission Officer) a plus.
• Microsoft Power BI would be a plus.

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 coaching 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.

Benefits

• Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• Innovation-Driven : Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees