Operations Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

Operations Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

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The Opportunity

As an Operations  Manager, you will guarantee and drive the collective performance of the activity to achieve important performance goals in safety, machine availability, quality, delivery and cost established with the Plant Management Team. You will manage and mentor salaried personnel and have indirect manufacturing professionals of up to 250 reports that have responsibility for meeting safety, quality and delivery targets within the workshop.

Furthermore, the position will be part of an accelerated development program with a goal of positioning the new leader to rapidly gain experience and grow quickly within the organization. We are expecting this new passionate leader to gain experience and rapidly promote into higher level operations roles within the company to include Plant Manager and beyond.  Therefore, we need this person to be relocatable to most of our US locations.  You may also have the opportunity to take part in a global rotation assignment for a short time for development within Group Michelin.  Your initial assignment within Michelin will be at our Norwood, NC factory.

Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. We want you to empower people to provide the best products in the world while helping them grow and achieve their career aspirations. If respect for people, collaboration and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!

What You Will Do:

- Manage a team of up to 250 indirect reports with supporting salaried support staff in a manufacturing facility in a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation

- Monitor and manage daily performance and set mid/long term strategic direction in line with company objectives

- Establish and lead the cost control budget

- Mentor team and promote employee development and work responsibilities

- Demonstrate passion for continuous improvement in safety, production, compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, employee development/mentorship

- Provide team communication on company, plant, and department business plan objectives and performance

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelors Degree is required.  An MBA is helpful

- At least 3 years of progressive management responsibility in a manufacturing, military or other fast paced environment. 

- Demonstrated leadership presence, maturity and the ability to influence whole organizations

- The ability to learn quickly

- Outstanding judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

- Analytical problem-solving skills with an outstanding attention to detail

- Strategic vision with the ability to implement

- Impeccable leadership skills with the ability to empower and influence others positively.  A proven track record of building and developing teams.

- Curious, dynamic and willing to challenge self and others to higher levels of performance

- Great organizational change skills

- Be geographically mobile to most Michelin sites within the US region. (South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa and Indiana)

- Be open to relocate internationally for assignment in the future.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• 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.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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