Operations Reliability Manager

Michelin • Waterville, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Operations Reliability Manager Waterville, Nova Scotia Come join the growing team at one of Nova Scotia’s largest manufacturing operations! Michelin Waterville is located in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, known for its many farms and vineyards, and home to some of Canada’s oldest historical sites. This facility produces tires for transport trucks, off-road, and construction vehicles for the North America market. We have an opening for an Operations Reliability Manager whose responsibilities include leading a team of skilled dayshift & rotating technicians to support the reactive & planned maintenance needs of a production area within the facility. This position includes the evaluation of team efficiency and leadership of progress initiatives.

Requirements

• technical college diploma, bachelor or graduate degree, or an equivalent experience
• 3+ years as a maintenance supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• proven success in resource planning and team development
• strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and resolve issues
• ability to build strong relationships with internal plant customers
• self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a collaborative leader

Responsibilities

• ensure a safe work environment for all employees by ensuring equipment is in optimal operating condition and adheres to safety standards
• implement the maintenance strategy, monitor key performance indicators, and complete corrective and preventive actions to achieve short and medium term objectives
• lead and develop a team of multidisciplinary maintenance professionals to increase the durability of equipment and address obsolescence challenges
• enhance process reliability by implementing and ensuring the effectiveness of maintenance plans
• oversee and optimize the maintenance budget including workforce, supply, and services
• foster team development and empowerment, actively support succession planning, and collaborate closely with the Site Maintenance Manager to strengthen the team’s leadership pipeline.

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 Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees