You will provide strong leadership for the deployment of Plant Optimization, aligning it with plant strategies and tactics to establish a successful and sustainable operating model. You will develop and lead pillar teams and Focused Improvement projects, and once deployed, leverage Plant Optimization to deliver measurable business results.
You will drive high engagement among shop-floor teams and ensure achievement of all performance targets. You will understand and manage union-related matters, align union perspectives with business growth and management expectations, and support leadership in group dynamics and the successful execution of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
You will create and sustain a high-performance culture by promoting the growth and development of Manufacturing Unit staff and associates through continuous coaching, mentoring, training, development, and compliance.
You will lead manufacturing unit performance by setting clear objectives aligned with overall plant goals, including safety, cost, quality, waste reduction, delivery, and inventory. You will develop and manage manufacturing unit budgets covering capital expenditure, labor, production/operations, and maintenance, and you will be accountable for meeting all budget objectives.
You will monitor and control costs related to labor, materials, and equipment. You will follow structured plans and processes to minimize total delivered cost through optimal utilization of people, equipment, materials, and capital, while consistently meeting customer requirements and business deliverables.
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 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 Goodyear.com.
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
- Strong leadership in safety and compliance
- Experience with Plant Optimization
- Manage union-related matters
- Develop and manage manufacturing unit budgets
- Monitor and control costs effectively
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.
