Operations Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

Michelin • Woodburn, IN

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About The Position

Michelin is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a collection of business units comprising up to 600 or more people, achieving performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, and cost. The role supports the company’s purpose of helping people move freely and provides an opportunity to develop employees and support their career aspirations.

This position is part of an accelerated development program intended to build experience quickly and prepare the leader for advancement into higher-level operations roles, including Plant Manager and multi-site Industrial Director. The person must be geographically mobile to most North American locations and open to international broadening assignments.

The role begins at Michelin’s BF Goodrich tire plant in Woodburn, Indiana, which makes passenger and light truck tires. The Operations Manager leads teams and functions to meet site objectives, develops people and leaders, supports workforce succession and career growth, drives performance, and communicates with plant leadership, the team, and the outside community.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of overall experience is preferred, ideally in a process-centered manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of increasing management or leadership responsibility, or applicable military experience.
• A strong history of successfully managing large teams or units.
• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate throughout all levels of the company.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals using organizational change principles.
• Geographic mobility to most Michelin U.S. sites and openness to future international assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field.
• Master’s degree in business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the collective performance of the team in support of the manufacturing site’s overall performance objectives.
• Develop the team, peers, and other leaders to answer business needs.
• Lead multifunctional teams in maintenance, reliability, quality, and progress to meet annual performance goals.
• Monitor short- and long-term personnel needs to ensure succession needs are met and employees have opportunities for development and career growth.
• Drive performance and progress in the area of responsibility.
• Bring cross-functional teams together to meet ambitious goals.
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership, the team, and the outside community.

Benefits

• Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
• Career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment where competencies, contributions, and behaviors are recognized.
• Option to join a Connected Community.
• Opportunity to work on projects involving sustainable materials and digital transformation.

What This Job Offers

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