Industrial Engineering & Focus Improvement Manager leads plant-wide industrial engineering and focused improvement efforts to optimize productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency. This role oversees the Industrial Engineering team and drives the use of plant capacity and capability management tools (PCCMT) to identify gaps and improve performance. The position plays a critical role in establishing engineered standards, improving labor utilization, and supporting strategic initiatives. This leader partners closely with plant management to deliver data-driven insights and continuous improvement across operations.
Why This Role Matters
Drives productivity improvements by identifying bottlenecks and leading initiatives to optimize plant performance.
Ensures accurate capacity planning and operational visibility through effective use of PCCMT tools.
Supports strategic decisions with data, analysis, and recommendations that improve labor and equipment utilization.
Enables continuous improvement by establishing engineered standards and aligning teams to operational excellence.
What You Will Do
Lead and develop Industrial Engineering team members to identify constraints, reduce losses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze plant staffing and optimize labor utilization across business centers through efficiency studies and workforce planning.
Establish and maintain engineered standards, time studies, routings, and work center assignments.
Support capital projects with data-driven analysis and coordinate layout changes for operational effectiveness.
Partner with plant leadership to provide insights, recommendations, and performance improvement strategies.
Collaborate with regional teams to support data requests, scenario planning, and enterprise initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in leading and implementing lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement programs
- 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a Union environment
- Experience in a Continuous Improvement / Zero Loss Concept / Total Productive Maintenance / Lean environment
- Formal training and experience with Production System
- Demonstrated experience in developing standards and time studies
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Goodyear offers a competitive pay and comprehensive total rewards package designed with your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing in mind. The pay range for this position is
$91,869.00 - $170,615.00
However, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. You will also be eligible for a number of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts. You will receive more information on our Total Rewards if selected to interview.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in leading and implementing lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement programs
- 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a Union environment
- Experience in a Continuous Improvement / Zero Loss Concept / Total Productive Maintenance / Lean environment
- Formal training and experience with Production System
- Demonstrated experience in developing standards and time studies
- Experience with plant capacity and capability management tools (PCCMT)
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions typically include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with family medical leave and adoption assistance highlighted in benefits descriptions.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Insights
What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
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