Adapt resources and create training and succession plans
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a well-established tire manufacturing plant
Leadership role overseeing a sizable maintenance team
Focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Engagement in a culture prioritizing safety and quality
Potential for professional development through coaching and mentoring programs
Full Job Description
Area Maintenance Manager
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This opportunity is in Woodburn, Indiana in our BF Goodrich tire plant. Woodburn is a small town located about 30 minutes east of Fort Wayne, IN. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana and the second largest city in Indiana. Established in 1961, our plant makes passenger and light truck tires.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Area Maintenance Manager will lead a team of 20 - 25 maintenance personnel in an area of the facility. They will ensure the availability and durability of equipment in their sector while optimizing maintenance costs and energy in a continuous improvement approach. This should allow Operations to achieve the critical goals of Safety, Quality, Cost and Production.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Safety requirements are prioritized and ensured at all times (personnel and equipment)
The maintenance strategy is applied to equipment criticality
Maintenance plans are implemented, to include effective reaction to breakdowns and proactive work on machinery to improve control of the process (reliability).
Effectiveness of machine interventions is continuously optimized (The analysis of maintenance results is ensured and implementation of necessary actions to ensure continuous progress over short- and medium-term horizons)
Maintenance cost is optimized: operational efficiency, energy and spare parts consumption
The steps and tools of MMW (Michelin Manufacturing Way) are mastered to drive reliability progress
The reliability of equipment is ensured, in particular by dealing with obsolescence cases
Resources are adapted (competency and quantity), training and succession plans are created and carried out
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
Minimum 5+ years prior maintenance management experience with 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
Proven leadership of teams, with examples of facilitating progress
Technical degree is a plus but equivalent experience is considered
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment
Proven record of development of people through coaching, mentoring, and establishment of development plans
Prior experience working in a union environment is a plus
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About Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp
Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp is the North American research and development arm of Michelin, a French tire manufacturer. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp is responsible for developing new tire technologies and designs for the North American market. The company also conducts research into sustainable mobility solutions and is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its products. Michelin Americas Research & Development Corp employs over 1,000 people in the United States and Canada.
