Industry 4.0 Manager

Michelin • Greenville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our digital transformation journey as an on-site Industry 4.0 Manager. This role will help shape the future of manufacturing by leading Industry 4.0 initiatives and driving data excellence across the plant. As a leader, you will work with teams to implement digital solutions, improve data quality, support business priorities, and unlock value through data-driven decision making. This is a highly collaborative leadership role that combines strategy, project management, change leadership, and data governance to accelerate operational performance and innovation. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely and find their better way forward. If respect for people, teamwork, and trust are values you live by, consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Manufacturing Systems, or a related field.
• Experience leading digital transformation, Industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, data management, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Solid project management skills with experience leading multiple priorities, teams, budgets, and timelines.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data architecture, data lakes, industrial data platforms, and analytics solutions.
• Experience working with manufacturing systems, automation technologies, industrial connectivity, or smart factory environments.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business solutions for diverse audiences.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and engage team members at all levels.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and driving organizational change and adoption.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and information management guidelines.
• Experience coaching or mentoring technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Project Management, Data Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related disciplines is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Industry 4.0 and data transformation strategy, aligning initiatives with plant priorities and business objectives.
• Develop and manage the plant's digital transformation roadmap, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, information technology, quality, and operational teams to find opportunities that improve efficiency, performance, and value creation.
• Oversee the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the Factory Data Lake and related data platforms.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, accessibility, and consistency across plant systems while supporting enterprise data initiatives.
• Build awareness and adoption of digital tools by promoting training, communication, and change management activities throughout the organization.
• Lead and support local Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Administrators while fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor digital transformation progress, manage risks, and establish action plans that support sustainable operational success.
• Serve as the primary site contact for plant-generated data, collaborating with internal and external customers to support business needs.
• Promote data governance practices, security requirements, and intellectual property protection standards across all digital initiatives.

Benefits

• Personalized development plans
• Mentorship
• Cross-functional opportunities
• Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement
• Diverse, supportive environment where competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized
• Option to join one of our Connected Communities
• Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation
• Be part of a company that does what's right
• Use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of customers and communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager